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The Bowlers Club Fire 1994
Warning: Readers are advised that some of the images contained in this blog may be confronting and cause distress On 7 September 1994 at...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Sep 4, 20242 min read


From Horses to Snorkels: What was happening 100 and 50 Years Ago in the History of the NSW Fire Brigade
“There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know” – Harry S Truman (American President 1945-1953) At the Museum of...

CEO
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Station Focus: Busby Fire Brigade 1966-2024
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the opening of the brand...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Aug 13, 20243 min read


The First Firefighter Olympian from NSW
The Olympics has everyone excited, and we were very enthusiastic to share this story that was recently brought to our attention. The...

CEO
Aug 3, 20243 min read


Station Focus: No. 008 Alexandria Fire Brigade 1880-1945
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the centenary the...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jul 29, 20242 min read


10 Years Ago - 2014 State Championships
The Fire Brigade Championships (as we know them today) began as ‘Demonstrations’ where fire brigades showcased their skills to the local...

Guest Author
Jul 16, 20243 min read


The First MFB Crew - 1 July 1884
140 years ago, on 24 June 1884 the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) Board was gazette with the first MFB crew appointed and becoming...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Coledale Fire Brigade - A Brief History 1930 - 2024
A fire brigade was first established in Coledale in January 1930, with the first station premises being a garage-type building consisting...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Station Focus: Alexandria Fire Brigade 1877-2024
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the centenary the...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
May 21, 20242 min read


The Director-General – The Less Known Chief Executive of the Fire Brigade from 1990-1994
To understand who the Director-General is, it is worthwhile taking a trip back in time to see how the NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB; now Fire...

Curator
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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