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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
The First Chief Firefighter - Superintendent William Douglas Bear
This year marks 140 years of continual service to the community by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW). In highlighting this milestone, let’s go...
Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Mar 14, 20244 min read
A History of the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in the MFB (1904-1909)
The approval of The Fire Brigades Act by the Parliament of NSW, established the Sydney Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB), giving it the...
Guest Author
Oct 25, 20232 min read
The History of the Wheeled Escape Ladder
The earliest use of ladders for firefighting appears to have been for the accessing and removing of thatched roofs of buildings, with...
Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Oct 4, 20233 min read
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