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Interest in forming a fire brigade in Taree occurred as early as 1887. Due to the increased development of the town during this period, concerns were raised regarding the safety of the newly constructed buildings and residences. In response, a manual fire engine was purchased by the council in April 1893, and in May a volunteer brigade made up of council members was formed. The fire engine was temporarily stored in a shed owned by the Apparatus Officer of the brigade, Mr Rose

The first 4.5 months of the year have been incredibly busy for the museum’s small team, but they’ve been incredibly rewarding as well. To celebrate International Museum’s Day and National Volunteer Week our CEO reflects on the year so far. Museums have a responsibility to not just the histories that they present,but to the wider community that supports their existence. Winning cool Aunty points because I know the PAW Patrol gang, FRNSW Open Day 2025 On Sunday, 18 May, Interna

Ideas for the establishment of a brigade in the Ulladulla area were first proposed in July 1969. This was intended to provide fire protection not only to Ulladulla, but also to Milton and Mollymook. Action was promptly undertaken to acquire a suitable site for the construction of a fire station. Lot 14 Nurrawalle Street was determined to be the most suitable of the suggested sites owing to its relatively level land and its position within the proposed fire district. With land

Fifty years ago, 1975, was an incredibly busy year for the NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB; today Fire and Rescue NSW, FRNSW) with technological changes in firefighting equipment and one of the largest ever building programs underway in the history of the NSWFB.   In June 1975 the Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW (the governing body of the NSWFB) five-year term of service (1970-1975), as outlined by the Fire Brigades Act , was terminated and a new board was constituted, meeting fo

Early calls for the formation of a fire brigade within Merrylands were made to the Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW (BoFC) by the Prospect and Sherwood Council (now Cumberland City Council) in April 1922. Requests for a dedicated brigade would also be made by and maintained by the Loftus Park Progress Association in May 1923. The BoFC, in agreement with the concerns of the Council and the Progress Association, would acquire land on Merrylands Road in 1923, with the intentio

The Beginning of a Brigade in Corrimal Movement for the creation of a fire brigade at Corrimal began in 1924 with Divisional Inspector G. Grimmond visiting the area to discuss the region’s fire protection with the mayor. It was determined that a volunteer brigade would be established in the area, which at that time was known as North Illawarra, and was managed by North Illawarra Council. The Brigade was therefore to be known as the North Illawarra Brigade and would consist of

As the year draws to a close, we always spend time reflecting on what stories and photographs were popular on our socials. Our team enjoy sharing historic incidents and anniversaries, just as much as we take pride in sharing the various updates we’ve made around the Museum and the various activities we’ve been taking part in. In what will be one of the last blogs for 2024 we’ve taken a look at the most popular images we’ve shared on Instagram. It is said that a picture speaks

Establishing a Brigade in Dee Why The expansion of the Warringah Fire District in 1923 saw the suburb of Dee Why brought under the protection of the Fire Brigades Act. Recommendations were put forward for the establishment of a brigade with a strength of two permanent and six partially paid firefighters. This accounted for the number of surrounding fire stations that could provide aid during an incident, and the prevalence of weatherboard houses in the area. A site on Fish Ro

Establishment of a Fire Brigade in Coraki  Established in 1849 before becoming a bustling riverside port in the 1880s, Coraki looked to establish their own fire brigade under the Fire Brigades Act at the start of the twentieth century. The town was then successful in achieving incorporation under the Fire Brigades Act in the year 1912.  Unfortunately, due to miscommunication between the Coraki Council and the Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW (BoFC) the Council missed out on

“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 Fire our Heritage Team are kept busy every day digging through historical documents on a mission to understand what transpired in the past. Whether they are assisting the public with an inquiry, conducting research for the many projects we undertake for Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW); or working to update the displays in the Museum our team are