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Mansfield Fire Museum Mansfield Fire Museum has one of the largest collections of fire service memorabilia in the Country

A museum based in Mansfield Nottinghamshire dedicated to the history of the Fire Service. Mansfield Fire Museum is located in the former Nottinghamshire Fire Brigade Training School which is at the rear of Mansfield Fire Station

Mansfield Fire Museum is owned and operated by Mansfield Fire Station Preservation Society Trust supported by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service . The Trust was set up in 2013 with the following aim and objective :

To advance the education of the public in the history of the fire fighting through the provision of a museum and supporting information. The Museum is open to the Public by appointment ONLY Please give the Museum TWO days notice, because the Museum is run by Volunteers

Admission is free but a donation would be appreciated.

12/10/2026

Congratulations to Paul Horton BEM, who was formally presented with his British Empire Medal last week after being recognised in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours 2026.

Paul has dedicated more than 50 years of voluntary service to Mansfield Fire Museum, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service and the wider community, helping preserve our fire service heritage and supporting countless community events over the decades.

Paul's contribution has touched generations of firefighters, staff, volunteers and visitors.

A thoroughly deserved honour. Congratulations, Paul! 👏

This week was a very special day for our volunteer and trustee Paul HortonWe are honoured and humbled to see Paul receiv...
09/10/2026

This week was a very special day for our volunteer and trustee Paul Horton

We are honoured and humbled to see Paul receive his Medal of the Order of the British Empire (British Empire Medal) presented to him by Professor Veronica Pickering OBE MBS HAC, Lord Lieutenant for County of Nottinghamshire on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III.

Awarded in June 2026 in the King's Birthday Honours for “exceptional services to the community in Mansfield and Nottinghamshire.”

50 years with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue and Mansfield Fire Museum as a volunteer and museum trustee.
Well done and congratulations 👏👏👏🚒🚒

Congratulations on the appointment of Andy Macey as Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service's (NFRS) new Assistant Chief F...
25/09/2026

Congratulations on the appointment of Andy Macey as Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service's (NFRS) new Assistant Chief Fire Officer from all at Mansfield Fire Museum

The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority has today (Friday 25 September) approved the appointment of Andy Macey as Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service’s (NFRS) new Assistant Chief Fire Officer.

The appointment follows a competitive selection process, with the recommendation made by the Fire Authority’s Appointments Committee before being formally approved by members.

Andy is currently Area Manager, Head of Response, within NFRS and will be working alongside current Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Leila Berry, and Chief Fire Officer, Craig Parkin DL, in his new role.

Having started his fire service career in Nottinghamshire in 2002, Andy has worked across various different stations and departments in his 24-year career so far – starting at Dunkirk Fire Station and progressing through roles in Response, Corporate Services, Risk and Assurance, Service Improvement and Community Safety.

Andy said: “I’m incredibly proud to have been appointed as Assistant Chief Fire Officer and I’m looking forward to taking on the role.

“Having worked for the Service for over two decades, I know the commitment and professionalism of our people and the difference they make to communities across Nottinghamshire every day.

“I’m looking forward to bringing my experience to the role, supporting our people and playing my part in making sure we continue to improve as a Service.”

Commenting on the appointment, Chief Fire Officer, Craig Parkin DL, said: “I’m delighted for Andy, and his family, following his appointment. I’m also incredibly proud that a Nottinghamshire officer has done so well in what was a very competitive process.

“Andy brings significant operational and leadership experience to the role, as well as a strong understanding of our Service and the communities we serve.

“He is well respected by colleagues right across our organisation and I know he will continue to be an important part of our Strategic Leadership Team as we continue to improve and deliver the best possible service for our communities.”

On this day... 25 years ago today 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police offic...
11/09/2026

On this day... 25 years ago today

343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift.

60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol.

8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift.

246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights.

2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning.

In one single moment life may never be the same.
As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.



Images: 911 Memorial and Museum.

Today we welcomed a group of members from Warsop Probus Group.It was such a pleasure to host you and show you around Man...
10/09/2026

Today we welcomed a group of members from Warsop Probus Group.

It was such a pleasure to host you and show you around Mansfield Fire Museum 🚒🚒

We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and had a great morning with us….🚒

On Monday our Trustee Paul Horton  BEM on behalf of Mansfield Fire Museum attended The Firefighters Memorial Trust Annua...
09/09/2026

On Monday our Trustee Paul Horton BEM on behalf of Mansfield Fire Museum attended The Firefighters Memorial Trust Annual Service of Remembrance and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum , Staffordshire.

He attended with Notts Fire & Rescue Retired Fire Fighters. and CFO Craig Parkin DL who laid a wreath on behalf of all at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

It was an honour to commemorate the lives of members of the fire service, and to remember their commitment and their dedication.

Fallen Firefighters……
"Fire does not distinguish between men, women or children - race, religion or creed.
Neither do firefighters, they answer the call and do their duty.
Some make the ultimate sacrifice."
Colin J Livett BEM…….


Today 9th September is National EmergencyServices Day (also known as   🚒🚒🚒Emergency Services Day shines a light on dedic...
09/09/2026

Today 9th September is National EmergencyServices Day (also known as 🚒🚒🚒

Emergency Services Day shines a light on dedication, sacrifice and service…..

Today we say thank you and observe 2 minutes silence at 9am to
✅Approximately 2 MILLION people work and volunteer across the
NHS and emergency services today, many of whom are volunteers, without whom the emergency services could not operate effectively.
✅250,000 first responders in the UK. First responders are those who run into danger and risk their lives by responding to 999 calls.
✅Over 7,500 members of the UK emergency services have been killed in the line of duty in the last 200 years.
✅Six main branches of the emergency services (Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance, NHS, maritime (Coastguard and Lifeboats) and Search and Rescue (Mountain, Lowland, Mine and Cave).

We had an amazing day Did you? 🚒
07/09/2026

We had an amazing day Did you? 🚒

Another amazing event 🚒🚒🚒
05/09/2026

Another amazing event 🚒🚒🚒

🚒❤️ THAT'S A WRAP! ❤️🚒

The doors are now closed on another fantastic Mansfield Fire Station Open Day.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along today and supported us. We hope you all had a wonderful time meeting the crews, exploring the fire engines, watching the demonstrations and learning more about your local fire station.

To those who were able to join us, thank you for making it such a special day.

And if you couldn't make it this year, don't worry, we'll hopefully see you at next year's Open Day!

From everyone at Mansfield Fire Station:

🚒 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 🚒

❤️ It was great to welcome you through our doors.
👨‍🚒 Thank you for supporting your local firefighters.
🎉 We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did.

See you next year, Mansfield!

🚒🔥❤️ ❤️🔥🚒

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Mansfield Fire Station and Mansfield Fire Museum Open Day 05/09/2026……..We’ve ha...
05/09/2026

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Mansfield Fire Station and Mansfield Fire Museum Open Day 05/09/2026……..

We’ve had a fantastic day 🚒🚒🚒

An amazing day today at the stations annual open day that saw hundreds of people treated to a day at the fire station.

With lots to do for all the family it saw fire station drills, fire dogs, various fire engines to view, the fire museum and the chance to get up close and see behind the scenes at Mansfield Fire Station…..

A massive thank you to you all for attending, to all the traders who supported the event in aid of the Firefighters Charity and to Green Watch Manager Si Turley and his watch, other watches and crews, stations and helpers that made the day a massive success……

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