Overview
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) Education and Heritage Centre is located in the original Perth Central Fire Station. The building was commissioned under the authority of the Western Australian Fire Brigades Act of 1899 and was the first purpose built fire station in Western Australia.
This building of historical diversity boasts a Federation Romanesque architectural style, it was registered on the Western Australian State Register of Heritage Places in 1989.
Now refurbished, the old station characterises both past and present emergency services’ through displays dedicated to the history of Western Australian (WA) fire services and a natural hazards and disasters education gallery.
The building stands as a permanent and majestic reminder of Perth’s rich social and architectural history. In 2011, the centre earned a High Commendation (WA Heritage Awards) for outstanding heritage interpretation of a place.
Today the centre showcases a heritage trail offering a history of each room, vintage fire service appliances and exhibition space featuring the history and stories about fire brigades, hazards and emergency responses.
FESA invites visitors to explore the building’s unique heritage and learn about WA’s natural hazards.
Welcoming over 14, 000 visitors a year the centre houses a large archive of emergency services’ historic documents and photographs and a display of vintage fire appliances (engines).
The centre is open to the public and offers an interactive, interesting and fun experience for schools, tourists, families and community groups. Tours, open days, holiday activities and curriculum-linked education programs are available free of charge.
If you would like to know more about the centre access the links below. You can also join the subscription list to be updated on events, displays and other information about the centre.
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Opening Times
FESA’s Education and Heritage Centre is open from 10am to 4:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and admission is free.
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Admission Costs
Entry is Free.
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How to Find Us
The Education and Heritage Centre is situated on the corner of Murray and Irwin Streets, Perth, near Royal Perth Hospital.
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Visitor Facilities
There is no parking available at the centre.
Public car parking is available at the City of Perth Fire Station Car Park and Pier Street.
The Centre is within walking distance of both the Perth and McIver train stations, or can be reached via the Red Cat bus (disembark from Stop 2 -Royal Perth Hospital).
There are public toilets, including disabled facilities and a baby change table in the building. There are no refreshments available at the Centre; however, there are cafes nearby.
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Accessibility
FESA’s Education and Heritage Centre is accessible to wheelchairs. There is one ACROD parking space available at the rear of the building.
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Awards
Recent awards acknowledging the success FESA’s Education and Heritage Centre redevelopment and public programs include:
2011
High Commendation WA Heritage Awards – for outstanding heritage interpretation of a place
2010
Winner Australian Safer Community Awards (WA)
2009
High Commendation WA Architecture Awards
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Media Coverage
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