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Kybybolite Fire Units
Left hand view of Kybybolite Fire Units; these Fire Units were entered in a competition in Naracoorte and won the trophy for the best Ward. One of the units carried a 1,000 gallon tank of water, 300 gpm pump and 5/8" diameter monitor nozzle. It could flatten a mile or more of a grass fire. (Part 1 of 3 photographs. See also SRG 791/2/3 and SRG 791/2/4).
Kybybolite Fire Units
Centre view of Kybybolite Fire Units; these Fire Units were entered in a competition in Naracoorte and won the trophy for the best Ward. One of the units carried a 1,000 gallon tank of water, 300 gpm pump and 5/8" diameter monitor nozzle. It could flatten a mile or more of a grass fire. (Part 2 of 3 photographs. See also SRG 791/2/2 and SRG 791/2/4).
Kybybolite Fire Units
Right hand view of Kybybolite Fire Units; these Fire Units were entered in a competition in Naracoorte and won the trophy for the best Ward. One of the units carried a 1,000 gallon tank of water, 300 gpm pump and 5/8" diameter monitor nozzle. It could flatten a mile or more of a grass fire. (Part 3 of 3 photographs. See also SRG 791/2/2 and SRG 791/2/3).
Fire Fighters
Fire Fighters with equipment. Note on the back of the photograph reads "fire reels belonging to Insurance Company 1880 King William Street". Insurance buildings undertook the maintenance of a fire brigade. These amateur fire fighters wore scarlet uniforms and could often be seen dressing as they ran up the street to a fire. In 1850 Adelaide Corporation provided an "engine" consisting of an iron tank, cistern on a cart body with a force pump, leather hose and a ladder. This appears to be the apparatus depicted in the photograph.
"La France" Fire Engine
"La France" an 800 gallon per minute 1942 American Fire Engine which belonged to the South Australian Fire Brigade. Photograph taken at St Marys fire station, South Road, in March 1971. It is now in The Museum of Fire in Penrith, N.S.W.
South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service
South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service appliances attending a fire in a industrial storage yard owned by Chep Manufacturing at Pooraka, 14 January 2012.
South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service
South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service appliances attending a fire in a industrial storage yard owned by Chep Manufacturing at Pooraka, 14 January 2012.
A fire at the premises of A.W. Sandford & Co. Ltd Produce Mart, Grenfell Street
Horse drawn Metropolitan Fire Brigade vehicles, fire officers, and passers-by outside the premises of A.W. Sandford & Co. Ltd Produce Mart on Grenfell Street following a fire.
The John Martin's store on fire
A photograph of the John Martin's store on fire taken from across the street looking north-east across Rundle Street. A group of bystanders watch the scene while fire fighters work on the building. The shop-front premises of F. Basse, jeweller, and the King of Hanover Hotel, can be seen. Taken on Easter Saturday, 6 April 1901.
Firemen working on the fire at John Martin's store
Several firemen at work with a hose on the John Martin's store fire as smoke billows from the darkened and charred building. The fire occurred on Easter Saturday 6 April 1901. [From scrapbook 35].
The John Martin's store on fire
A photograph of the John Martin's store on fire taken from across the street looking north-east across Rundle Street. A group of bystanders watch the scene while fire fighters work on the building. The shop-front premises of F. Basse, jeweller, and the King of Hanover Hotel, can be seen. Taken on Easter Saturday, 6 April 1901 at 11 am. [From scrapbook 92].
Mount Gambier Fire Brigade
Mount Gambier Council Fire Brigade Officers. There were two fire brigades in existence at this time, the other being the Mount Gambier Volunteer Fire Brigade. Ten firemen can be seen, two holding fire nozzles and also standing in this group are three gentlemen in suits
Mount Gambier Fire Brigade
Mount Gambier Volunteer Fire Brigade (members and equipment) formed and organised by Mr. G. Ehret in 1882. Mr. Ehret 7th from left. At this time there were two fire brigades in Mount Gambier. The other being the Mount Gambier Council Fire Brigade. The firemen are standing infront of a hand hauled fire cart and reel. They can be seen outside the Flour Mill
Mount Gambier Fire Brigade
Mount Gambier Volunteer Fire Brigade (members and equipment). At this time there were two fire brigades in Mount Gambier. The other being the Mount Gambier Council Fire Brigade. The firemen are hauling a fire cart and reel. They can be seen outside the Flour Mill
Murray Bridge Fire Station
Murray Bridge Fire Station ; Officers and the Fire Engine out the front.
Hindley Street, Adelaide
North corner of Hindley Street and King William Street, Adelaide. A dramatic scene showing a crowd which has gathered to watch a fire in the premises of Stump & Co.'s Photographic Studio. The horse drawn fire appliance of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade can just be seen above the heads of the crowd, and the Police Greys are in attendance. Firemen are climbing a ladder to the roof of the building. Businesses from left to right: The Exchange Hotel, The Gentleman's Boot Emporium, Isaac's Corner Tobacconist, John Steel, Watchmaker, Moss' Loan Bank, T.J. Hannam, Florists. A sign advises that Patey's Liliputian Opera Co. is performing at the Theatre Royal.
Horse drawn fire engine, Tynte Street
Man standing beside a horse drawn fire engine at the Tynte Street, Fire Station.
Broken Hill: Fire Brigade
Broken Hill Fire Brigade. Firemen sitting outside with two men climbing a ladder in front of the building. Horses and fire wagons also in front of the building.
Broken Hill: The Big Fire
The night of the Big Fire in Argent Street, 5 November 1888. The whole of the western side of Argent Street, stretching from Chloride to Oxide Streets, was completely burnt out within the short space of six hours. Smoke was seen rising from the hairdressing and tobacconists shop of I. Morris, forming part of the Royal Chambers. The alarm was given but, fanned by a firm southeasterly breeze, the flames leaped unchecked from one building to the next. Most of the premises were of flimsy construction, consisting chiefly of timber and iron, lined with tinder-dry matchboard and papered hession. Water carts arrived to replenish the fire brigade's tank, but the single pumping unit proved totally inadequate. Above the township rose an awe-inspiring pall o smoke, as the fire defied the efforts of the Broken Hill Volunteer Fire Brigade to quench it. Total damage was estimated at 70,000 pounds.
Men of the fire brigade at a fire in Adelaide
Fire fighters attending a large fire in Adelaide.
Easter Fire
Photograph of a burnt out fire truck after the Easter fires in 1958. Four fire fighters lost their lives when they were trapped in the vehicle during a fire in a pine plantation near Glencoe.
Inspection day at Hindmarsh Volunteer Fire Brigade headquarters, South Australia
An inspection day at Hindmarsh Volunteer Fire Brigade headquarters; fire officers stand beside a motor vehicle equipped with a large fire extinguisher and brass bell, license number 3514.
The South Australian Fire Brigade
Vehicles and men of the South Australian Fire Brigade travelling east along Wakefield Street, Adelaide. The first fire engine is a 1909 Merryweather delivered to the South Australian Fire Brigade on 8 November 1909 and retained until 1937. This vehicle is displayed at the Birdwood Motor Museum. The buildings in the background include the W.Menz and Company building and the Wakefield Hotel.
Men of the fire brigade at a fire in Adelaide
Fire fighters attending a large fire in Adelaide.
Wakefield Street Fire Station
Fire trucks outside the South Australian Fire Brigade Wakefield Street fire station.
Wakefield Street Fire Station
Fire trucks outside the South Australian Fire Brigade Wakefield Street fire station.
Lightburn Co. Dennis fire truck
'Dennis' fire truck. On back of photograph: 'gadget at front used for easy starting'.
Lightburn's 'Dennis' fire engine
Back of a Dennis fire engine at the Lightburn factory at Camden Park.
Fire at John Martin's store
View looking north-east across Rundle Street at the fire in John Martin's store on 6 April 1901 (Easter Saturday). Smoke is billowing from the top of the building and a firemen's ladder is being used, while groups of bystanders look on. A number of other shop fronts are in view, including T.C. Parks, F. Basse and the King of Hanover Hotel. [From scrapbook 92].
Parawa Fire Station
Mr John Manly, Chairman of Parawa CFS, addresses an audience at the opening of the new Parawa Fire Station in the Parawa Recreation Ground on April 2, 1995.