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Feb 21, 20242 min read
The NSWFB/ FRNSW Conspicuous Bravery Medal
The Medal for Conspicuous Bravery was instituted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales on 15 September 1932 and is...
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Curator
Feb 12, 20243 min read
2024 Vehicle of the Year - The White Knight – The 1984 Centenary Vehicle of the NSWFB
This year for 2024 our Vehicle of the Year is the 1984 Centenary Vehicle, an International 1810C pumper more colloquially and favourably...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jan 30, 20245 min read
Station Focus - No. 444 Singleton Fire Station 1886-2015
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the history of Singleton...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jan 16, 20243 min read
The Dennis F1 'Scout Car'
By the 1930s the automobile market witnessed a shift with ‘small’ trucks being desired and possessing more power. Dennis, a prominent...
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Jan 9, 20244 min read
Celebrating 140 Years: An Introduction to a Year of Memories
As we enter a new year there is much to look forward to at the Museum. These school holidays are already very busy with extra weekday...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jan 3, 20246 min read
Thirty Years Since the 1994 bushfires
This week marks thirty years since what has become known as the 1994 Eastern Seaboard Fires. At the time these were the most ferocious...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Dec 27, 20234 min read
Looking Back A Decade: 2013
As we reflect on the last twelve months and all that we’ve achieved at the Museum we thought we’d take one last walk down memory lane for...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Dec 12, 20234 min read
Station Focus: South West Rocks Fire Brigade - A Brief History 1978-2019
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to commemorate the opening of South...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Nov 28, 20233 min read
Station Focus: Ryde Fire Brigade - A Brief History 1912-2023
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the opening of the new...
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Nov 20, 20233 min read
Code Red: 1973 Warringah Shopping Mall Tragedy
On the 20 November 1973 at 3:42pm, control received the call to a fire which had engulfed the multistorey Woolworths located at Warringah...
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