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*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the centenary of both...

The National Firefighters Championships Association organised the first National Firefighter Championships in 2003 at Coffs Harbour.

*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the station opening of...

*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the history of...

During the mid-1800s, after military brigades had been disbanded due to their limited success as firefighters, private insurance...

Commer first began in south London around 1904 as Commercial Cars Ltd, manufacturing a variety of vehicles with a forward control aiming...

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

HAPPY SPRING to all of the Museum's loyal supporters and visitors! This time last year we were contemplating exiting lockdown and...

An early history of firefighting ladders In the early days of firefighting, appliances were often too small to carry a ladder or have...

Have you noticed the banners hanging in the Museum, showing a fireman saving a young girl? This painting is called ‘Saved’ by Charles...