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The collections and displays in the museum portray the proud record of achievement and development of fire brigades, firefighters, personalities and manufacturers associated with fire heritage in Greater Manchester.

The many and varied exhibits include several full-size fire appliances, along with a large collection of equipment, photographs, uniforms, medals, insignia, models and other memorabilia.

Parts of the museum have been laid out to form period tableaux so as to portray the exhibits in a more natural setting. This includes a Victorian street frontage housing an insurance office, fire equipment supplier's shop and fire station. Inside the station stands a horse-drawn steam pump surrounded by various contemporary items and fittings.

There is also a 1940s Blitz scene featuring a trailer fire pump with uniformed personnel and equipment.

• Fire Appliances
• Firefighter Uniforms
• Major Incidents

Last update: 13/06/2011 09:12:03