The Museum of Fire’s FREE Heritage Days are back in 2021 and this year we are kicking off with a display of our Dennis Fire Engines that you wouldn’t normally get to see on display in the Museum!

Why are we celebrating all things Dennis?

While the iconic appliances deserve a day to themselves, the Dennis theme was inspired by a noteworthy story which dates back 50 years ago. In 1971, the Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW (today Fire and Rescue NSW) placed 42 new Dennis pumpers into service as part of a dedicated effort to equip their brigades with state-of-the-art firefighting appliances. It was the largest pumper intake in the Brigades’ history, compared to an average annual intake of 19 units seen over the nine years prior.

Bring a picnic lunch and make it a fun day out for the whole family!