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The history of Bowral Fire Brigade, its formation and growth, reflect the grit and resilience that has long defined country towns and those who reside in them. As early as 1886, residents of Bowral began expressing their concern over the lack of a fire brigade in town. They feared that the town was ill-prepared for a large fire, especially since they had no reticulated water supply and relied solely on wells and tanks. This fear came to fruition when a disastrous fire swept t

On Sunday 14 September 2025, the Museum of Fire hosted our annual History Week Keynote Presentation. At the Museum of Fire, we have...

Manual Fire Engines  Today, fire engines are a sight to behold, their bright red colour, flashing lights, and loud sirens herald their...

At the Museum of Fire, our mission extends beyond simply housing historic objects. We exist to preserve and share the stories, memories,...

Manly Fire Station watchroom, c. 1920 [Museum of Fire Collection] One of our most well-loved displays here at the Museum of Fire is the...

Helmets have always been an ideal form of protection used across many different industries from war to construction, and most importantly...

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...

Did you know that it has been a decade since the Hon. Robyn Parker, Minister for the Environment and heritage attended the Museum to...

On Sunday 8th September 2024 the Museum hosted our annual History Week Keynote Presentation with this years theme being "Marking Time"....

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