Mansfield Fire Museum

07/06/2026

As Volunteers' Week 2026 draws towards a close, we wanted to take a moment to to pause and say a big thank you to our volunteers and supporters who help us.

The UK has roughly 166,000 formal voluntary organisations. However, including grassroots community groups and social enterprises, total non-profit entities exceed 500,000. Around 14 million people formally volunteer annually, with roughly 7 to 8 million volunteering at least once a month.

An even bigger thank you to each and every one of you. !

03/06/2026

Do you have the flair to become a Volunteer for us? 🚒🚒🚒 and be part of our story,
Help preserve our heritage and inspire
future generations.

Get involved in:
🚒 PROJECTS.
🚒 MUSEUM VISITS.
🚒 SUPPORT OUR
COMMUNITY……..

02/06/2026

Do you know somebody between the ages of 14 and 16 who would be interested in joining our fire cadets⁉️🧑‍🚒

We are calling upon young people from across the county to apply for our upcoming programme, offering a valuable opportunity to gain new skills, build confidence and experience life within our Service.

Read more and apply here 👇

https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/news/fire-cadets/

01/06/2026

It’s National Volunteers Week…
1st to 7th June 2026

Let's celebrate 42 years of Volunteers’ Week in the UK!
Join us in honouring the incredible contributions of volunteers who make our communities stronger every day.

Our volunteers at Mansfield Fire Museum give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

Thank you to each and every one of you.

Mansfield Fire Station
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

30/05/2026

In the News 29/05/2026 Mansfield Ashfield Sherwood News Journal

The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire had an extended day visit to Mansfield Fire Station, learning about the history and operational work of Nottinghamshire Fire and…

30/05/2026

In the News 29/05/2026 Mansfield Ashfield CHAD

Mansfield Fire Museum was delighted to welcome members of The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire for an extended day visit centred around their museum and the history and operational work of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.

28/05/2026

Earlier today we were visited by members of The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire.

The members had an extended day visit that started with visiting Mansfield Fire Museum, followed by lunch.
Afterwards they were given a presentation by Tim Marston of the East Midlands Fire Investigation Dog Unit, this followed a demonstration by Tim and Fire Dog “Barney” in action.
The visit concluded with a look around Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Mansfield Fire Station Aerial Ladder Platform. 🚒🚒

We have really enjoyed having you with us today “thank you”…..

The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire is the county's principal historical and archaeological society. It has a long pedigree, having
been established in 1897, and is named in honour of Dr Robert Thoroton who published the first history of Nottinghamshire in 1677.

www.thorotonsociety.org.uk

20/05/2026

In loving memory of
SHEILA JANET WOOD
5th April 1950 - 19th April 2026

Today Mansfield Fire Museum said a final farewell to a good friend and one that’s been there over the years to help.

Rest in Peace Sheila ❤️

19/05/2026

We're urging the public to follow national drone safety rules after we have seen a rise in drones being flown near active emergency scenes.

We have seen an increase in people attending incidents and operating drones in close proximity to emergency responders, prompting a reminder about the Civil Aviation Authority’s Drone Code.

Flying drones close to, or directly over, emergency incidents is strongly discouraged and, in many cases, unlawful. The Drone Code makes clear that unmanned aircraft must not be used near areas where emergency services are working unless specific permission has been granted.

Unauthorised drone activity at incidents can create a significant safety risk and may hinder emergency operations, including:

👎 preventing or delaying the landing of an air ambulance or other emergency aircraft;
👎 interfering with our own operational drone use;
👎 placing responding crews, casualties and the wider public at risk.

Flying a drone in these circumstances may constitute a breach of the Drone Code and may be a prosecutable offence.

Recent prosecutions have demonstrated that enforcement action, including fines and seizure of equipment, can and will be taken where drone use interferes with emergency service operations.

More information and full story on our website... 👇

https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/news/drone-use-reminder/

18/05/2026

It's International Museum's Day today.

We can't think of a better way to celebrate than showing you virtually in pictures what we are all about.

Museum Facts:
🚒The Mansfield Fire Preservation Society was formed in November 1983 by a group of Fire Station Personnel, civilians and other interested parties who were keen to maintain, increase and exhibit a collection of Fire Service Memorabilia.

🔔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."

Our trustees and volunteers at the Fire Museum are always busy with visits and working in the museum. 🚒🔔🚒

🔥Here's what you are missing... 🔥
🔥Contact us to make your visit 🔥
🔥Go to our website at
https://mansfieldfiremuseum.org.uk/
for details




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