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'We are the backbone of the community' – A look at the Career of Chief Officer Vivian Lowther

Life Before the Brigade Born on the 12 August 1911, Vivian Lowther began his career in 1927 working as an apprentice with the NSW...

7 days ago5 min read

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

Aug 74 min read

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...

Jul 143 min read

In the last year 28,000 people have read the Museum blog online, which is just a phenomenal response to our weekly publication! Since we...

Jul 86 min read

This year, 2025, marks 50 years since the first lot of hydraulic powered rescue equipment (known as the Jaws of Life) was introduced in...

Jun 243 min read

It was 30 years ago that the first K9 entered the services of the NSW Fire Brigade (NSWFB, today Fire and Rescue NSW). Known as Sabre ,...

Jun 195 min read

Out of the many displays at the Museum of Fire, one that often captures visitors’ attention is the large set of shelves filled with...

Jun 33 min read

Dr Kristine Klugman, Deputy President of the Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW, 1984 [Museum of Fire Collection] When Dr Kristine...

May 63 min read

Ideas for the establishment of a brigade in the Ulladulla area were first proposed in July 1969. This was intended to provide fire...

Apr 152 min read

Fifty years ago, 1975, was an incredibly busy year for the NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB; today Fire and Rescue NSW, FRNSW) with technological...

Apr 16 min read