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Fire Services Museum of Victoria Museum featuring the history of Firefighting in Victoria Today the museum is run completely by volunteers each with a unique background with the fire services.

The Fire Services Museum of Victoria is an organisation dedicated to the preservation and showcasing of fire-fighting memorabilia from Victoria, Australia and overseas. It bolsters one of the largest collections of fire-fighting memorabilia in Australia, with it being located in one of its prized exhibits; the original headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) on the corner of Gisborne St and Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. Some being former and members of the MFB, Country Fire Authority (CFA), Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and many more other fire-related agencies. The Museum is open on the following days:
Thursday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Group Tours can be arranged through the museum booking officer outside of these times; however we require at least two weeks notice beforehand to ensure we have members provided. As a non-profit organisation, the Fire Museum relies on fees to develop displays, upgrade facilities, maintain apparatus and promote various activities. The entrance fees to the museum are as follows:
Concessions/Seniors/Children (Under 18) - $8
Adults - $10
Family Tickets (2 Adults, 2 Children) - $25
Children under 5 enter FREE! We are always looking to expand our volunteer bases too! So if you have a passion for fire-fighting or a fire service enthusiast, why not pop into the museum and talk to the members and see what its all about to be a volunteer with the Fire Services Museum of Victoria.

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Glossary of Firefighting Terms and Equipment

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Salvage cover
Tarps used to protect property (contents) during firefighting, and overhaul.

SCBA
Self-contained breathing apparatus, or air-pack, worn by firefighters to protect against toxic fumes and smoke, or where the air has insufficient oxygen. Often incorrectly called "oxygen mask" by laypersons. These are typically open circuit style, with a supply of compressed air, where expired air is exhausted, rather than closed circuit where it is filtered, re oxygenated from compressed oxygen, and inhaled again—which is used where an air supply is needed for an extended period (up to four hours).

Seatbelt cutter
A tool consisting of a razor blade recessed in plastic. Used to cut seat belts or other restrictions during an emergency.

Self-contained breathing apparatus
see SCBA

Shove knife
A semi-ridged metallic indented blade used to open an outwardly swinging latch and spring type door.

Siamese
hose coupling for merging two streams into one, i.e., two female coupling inlets and one male coupling outlet. Also known as a breaching piece

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18/10/2026

It's Seek Help Sunday!

We are in need of additional volunteers to assist with Tours and Counter Sales in the Museum during our opening times.
Thursday and Friday 9am to 3pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

All abilities and knowledge welcome!

Contact [email protected] if you are able to assist or would like more information.

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Finding yourself with some free time, why not join the Museum?

No minimum hours required.

Everyone is welcome and you don't have to have been involved with the Fire Services in the past.

We can always use more hands so why not give us a call or drop us a line at [email protected] or have a look at the webpage http://fsmv.net.au/members.html

17/10/2026

🚒 IT’S NEARLY TIME! 🚒
Next weekend is our Brigade Open Day

📅 Sunday 18th October
⏰ 10am – 2pm

Come on down and spend the day with us at the station! There’ll be plenty happening for the whole family, including:
🚒 Check out our current fire trucks and some of some old trucks
👨‍🚒 Become an Honorary Firefighter for the Day
🚒 Have a go with our mini fire trucks & sq**rt some water and have some fun! 💦
🎨 Kids’ activities
🔥 Learn how to Get Fire Ready at your property
🏠 Station tours at 11am & 1pm
👨‍🚒 Are you aged 11–16?
🔥 We are recruiting new Junior Firefighters! Come along and have a chat with one of our Junior Leaders and fill out an Expression of Interest. You could be the next generation of firefighters!
☕ Parents, we haven’t forgotten you! There’ll be a coffee van on-site to help with that much-needed caffeine fix!
🌭 And the best part… the brigade is supplying a FREE sausage and drink for everyone! 🙌

So bring the family, come say hello, climb through the trucks, have a go, and see what your local fire brigade is all about.
We’d love to see you there! ❤️🚒
Sunday 18th October | 10am–2pm

@ Echuca Fire Brigade adding to their displays for their open day. 🚒👩‍🚒
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@ Echuca Fire Brigade adding to their displays for their open day. 🚒👩‍🚒

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Did you know the Fire Services Museum is run entirely by Volunteers ?

All of the Museums' income is via entry fees, tours, vehicle hire, donations, sponsorships and souvenir sales.

Donations to the Museum are very greatly appreciated.

So why not pop over to our online store and donate ?
(the store can accept credit cards and paypal etc)



https://fsmv.net.au/sales.html

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On this day:

October 16th

House and Shop fire
Melbourne, 1842

Starting in the shop of a silk mercer, between 10 and 11 o’clock. The fire was quick to take hold of several premises, the shop of Mr. Hart, and a premises known as “Melbourne Chambers”. Much mischief was caused by so called good samaritans breaking into properties to remove fixtures and furniture regardless of need as the fire had not yet reached those properties, however there were equal number of actual good samaritans who did act in the appropriate manner, somewhat negating the actions of the mischief makers.

The wind fanned the flames down Collins St towards Queens St, which was fortunate as the road seemed to create a fire break, preventing further fire in that direction. However, properties in the opposite direction were not so fortunate as the fire had taken hold of and destroyed them.

The fire was not out until between four and five the following morning.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225009819?searchTerm=Fire%2C%20hart
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226924083?searchTerm=Fire%2C%20hart
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12412544?searchTerm=Fire%2C%20hart

If you know of other events in Fire Services History, please share so we can update the list

The Fire Services Museum would love to thank one of our Generous Sponsors, Scania Australia.Scania Australia are a massi...
14/10/2026

The Fire Services Museum would love to thank one of our Generous Sponsors, Scania Australia.

Scania Australia are a massive supporter of the Museum and assist us in keeping the Scania's in our fleet on the road and in tip top condition so that we can display them at their best!

https://www.scania.com/au/en/home.html

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Looking for somewhere for your school, group, or club to visit?

The Museum can do tours for groups on Thursdays, Fridays, drop us a line to book your tour now!

Thursday or Friday's don't suit? Group size larger than 15? contact us with at least 6 weeks’ notice and we will see what we can do!

So why not drop us an email via [email protected] to find out more!

Address

39 Gisborne Street
Melbourne, VIC
3002

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61396622907

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