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A Brief History of Helmets
Helmets have always been an ideal form of protection used across many different industries from war to construction, and most importantly...
Curator
Feb 254 min read
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words...
As the year draws to a close, we always spend time reflecting on what stories and photographs were popular on our socials. Our team enjoy...
Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Dec 19, 20246 min read
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Of State Significance – The Museum of Fire’s Collection Items Listed on the State Heritage Register
Did you know that it has been a decade since the Hon. Robyn Parker, Minister for the Environment and heritage attended the Museum to...
Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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History Week 2024 - Marking Time with Commissioner Fewtrell
On Sunday 8th September 2024 the Museum hosted our annual History Week Keynote Presentation with this years theme being "Marking Time"....
Guest Author
Sep 12, 20246 min read
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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...
Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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