WEST AUSTRALIANA Architecture –
This Booklet Tells the Story of the Perth Fire Station That Has Housed Hundreds of Perth Firemen and General Administration Staff from January 1901 Until June 1979 and Beyond. to Reflect on the Long and Full History of the Building, This Booklet Will Look at the Construction, Materials Used, Modifications and Changes That Occurred Over the 120 Years of the Life As a Working Fire Station and Today.
This information booklet detailing the old Perth Central Fire Station was developed because of the foresight of former employees of the WesternAustralian Fire Brigades (WAFB) Board. These people saw the value in protecting records and collecting physical items such as photographs, documents, microfische, journals, appliances and special equipment knowing one day, they would be of historic value to the Fire Brigade and the Western Australian community. The foresight of former Chief Officer Bill Moylan QFSM to initiate this historic development was the catalyst thatremains his legacy today. His vision was followed by other retired officers and staff including Chief Officer John McMahon AFSM, Assistant Chief Officer Arnold Bryant QFSM, District Officer George Stewart, Station Officer Les Schenberg, District Officer Frank Pratt AFSM, Fireman Bob Cook AFSM, District Officer Bill Rose AFSM, Ms. Su Ferreira, Mrs. Pam Stewart, in addition to all other paid staff and volunteers who have given their support over the years, either at the original Perth Fire Station or as a member of the Vintage Vehicle Restoration Team. The author of this booklet, retired Superintendent Ron Harley AFSM is due special mention as without his vision and passion for the Fire Brigade and its history much of what we see today would not have been possible. Superintendent Harley was an avid collector of Fire Brigade memorabilia in the early part of his distinguished 35-year career with the WA Fire Brigades. This passion continued after his retirement and most of his personal memorabilia collection and knowledge has been passed on for others to share into the future.
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