Historical information

These items were donated by John Hartnell who was the Secretary of the Rural Fire Brigade (RFB), Country Fire Authority in 1963.

Significance

These items are a reminder of the essential role of the RFBs in small rural communities like Emerald which are historically vulnerable to bushfires.

Physical description

One brass coated plaque with the following engraving: 'Emerald RFB' and onesmall white oval badge with the following engraving: 'Secretary R.F.B. Country Fire Authority'. Donated by John Hartnell who was the Secretary in 1963.

Inscriptions & markings

Badge: Secretary / R.F.B. / Country Fire Authority
Plaque: Emerald / RFB