HELMET, FIREFIGHTER'S
1985 - 1999Cream coloured fibreglass helmet. Ridge down the centre with rim around the edge which is wider at the back. On the front is a circular sticker halved at the centre depicting three leaves with white veins on the left half and red flames on the right side. Underneath the sticker is written, ARMADALE WEST.
This helmet was used by a member of the Armadale West Volunteer Bushfire Brigade in the 1980s. It was made by the Mine Safety Appliances company in Pittsburgh USA. The Brigade was closed down in 1999
Details
Details
Top Guard Fireman's Helmet- made in Pittsburgh Pensylvania
Pennsylvania
United States
MEDIUM
Social: Was used by a volunteer firefighter. Volunteer firefighting brigades were the main defence against primarily bushfire in the region.
Interpretive: The importance of volunteer organisations in rural/outer metro suburbs where there is often limited access to professional services. Also the threat of bushfires to the local community
Provenance: Was used by a member of the Armadale West Volunteer Bushfire Brigade during the 1980s. Was damaged in a bushfire
City of Armadale - History House
City of Armadale - History House
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