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Reg Varley at the opening of the M12 Motorway on 14 March 2026. The Museum of Fire community is deeply saddened by the passing of Reg Varley, a long-time volunteer, supporter and friend whose contribution to the Museum and the wider firefighting community spans decades. Reg’s connection to firefighting began in 1974, when he joined the New South Wales Fire Brigades at No. 79 Ingleburn Fire Station. Over a 23-year career, he rose to the rank of Deputy Captain, a position he he