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Aug 213 min read
From Horses to Snorkels: What was happening 100 and 50 Years Ago in the History of the NSW Fire Brigade
“There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know” – Harry S Truman (American President 1945-1953) At the Museum of...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Aug 133 min read
Station Focus: Busby Fire Brigade 1966-2024
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the opening of the brand...
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CEO
Aug 33 min read
The First Firefighter Olympian from NSW
The Olympics has everyone excited, and we were very enthusiastic to share this story that was recently brought to our attention. The...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jul 292 min read
Station Focus: No. 008 Alexandria Fire Brigade 1880-1945
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the centenary the...
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Guest Author
Jul 163 min read
10 Years Ago - 2014 State Championships
The Fire Brigade Championships (as we know them today) began as ‘Demonstrations’ where fire brigades showcased their skills to the local...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jul 13 min read
The First MFB Crew - 1 July 1884
140 years ago, on 24 June 1884 the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) Board was gazette with the first MFB crew appointed and becoming...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jun 292 min read
Coledale Fire Brigade - A Brief History 1930 - 2024
A fire brigade was first established in Coledale in January 1930, with the first station premises being a garage-type building consisting...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
May 212 min read
Station Focus: Alexandria Fire Brigade 1877-2024
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the centenary the...
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Curator
Apr 303 min read
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...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Apr 233 min read
Kevin Fletcher: One of Australia's highest decorated firefighters
Kevin Fletcher was one of Australia’s highest decorated firefighters receiving many medals throughout his career including the Star of...
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