Watchman's Rattle

Catalogue Number: HFHS_ALM_000008 • Used to summon aid, sound the fire alarm, or, just generally get attention. [read more...]

Leather Bucket

Catalogue Number: HFHS_HTL_000001 [read more...]

1877 Amoskeag Steamer "Lulan"

Catalogue Number: HFHS_APP_000003 Purchased at a cost of roughly $4700 for the Town of New … [read more...]

Cairns & Bro Leather Helmet

Catalogue Number: HFHS_TOG_000007 • Shield labled "Foreman 5 UEC". Union Engine Co. Station 5 from this era was Spring Ga… [read more...]

2nd Place Hose Coupling Cup

Catalogue Number: HFHS_AWD_000003 • Presented to John Churchill and John Lewin on Nov 10th, 1902 at the Firemen's competition h… [read more...]

Tug of War Trophy Cup

Catalogue Number: HFHS_AWD_000004 • Awarded during the Firemens Sports Night held at the Exhibition Building on June 3rd, 1902 [read more...]

Elgin National Watch Company Pocket Watch

Catalogue Number: HFHS_AWD_000001 Physical description Gold pocket watch. Back inscribed with "1st Prize, Hose Reel Race, Sydney Carn… [read more...]

Dri-Gas Extinguisher

Catalogue Number: HFHS_EXT_000002 • Often used on rail cars, contains sodium bicarbonate. Manufactured form ~1900-1915 [read more...]

Toy Horse Drawn Steamer

Catalogue Number: HFHS_TOY_000001 [read more...]

"Patricia" Steering Wheel

Catalogue Number: HFHS_APP_000001 Referenced: • Billy Wells • Halifax Explosion • 1913 American LaFrance Pu… [read more...]

A. Lange & Söhne Pocket Watch

Catalogue Number: HFHS_AWD_000002 • Also includes Watch Fob, Leather Case and ID card of original owner, Deputy Chief Wm Howley&nbs… [read more...]

Poiwhatan 1 1/2" Brass Nozzle

Catalogue Number: HFHS_NOZ_000001 [read more...]

Northern Electric Gamewell Box

Catalogue Number: HFHS_ALM_000004 [read more...]

Northern Electric Co Auxiliary Box

Catalogue No: HFHS_ALM_000006 [read more...]

Gamewell Box Internals

Catalogue Number: HFHS_ALM_000003 [read more...]

"Ranger" Dry Powder Extinguisher

Catalogue Number: HFHS_EXT_000005 [read more...]

U.P.C. Dress Cap

Catalogue Number: HFHS_UNF_000002 Referenced: Union Protection Company [read more...]

Stirrup Pump

Catalogue Number: HFHS_ARP_000002 Physical description Pump, hose: fitted with handle, dual-purpose nozzle and 30 feet of hose History … [read more...]

Presto "CB" Extinguisher

Catalogue Number: HFHS_EXT_000001 The Presto "CB" Fire Extinguisher contained chlorobromomethane or "Halon" and could onl… [read more...]

Rockwod Waterfog Nozzle

Catalogue Number: HFHS_NOZ_000002 A brass waterfog nozzle with two openings at the front. The handle reads "OPEN" and "SH… [read more...]

Veteran Fireman's Dress Cap

Catalogue Number: HFHS_UNF_000001 [read more...]

Coaster Siren

Catalogue Number: HFHS_APP_000002 [read more...]

Halifax Civil Emergency Corps Arm Band

Catalogue Number: HFHS_ARP_000001 H.C.E.C. stood for Halifax Civil Emergency Corps, and was known also as the "Civil Defence Committee&q… [read more...]

Brass Nozzle Tip

Catalogue Number: HFHS_NOZ_000005 • Stamped with "N.H.B." which stood for "National Harbours Board". This nozzl… [read more...]

Veteran Firemen's Association Jersey

Catalogue Number: HFHS_UNF_000006 • Worn by Veteran Halifax firefighter John Brooks • Generously donated by John's great-gra… [read more...]

Pyrene Fire Extinguisher

Catalogue Number: HFHS_EXT_000006 • In 1909 the Pyrene Company of Delaware started manufacturing small brass refillable fire exting… [read more...]

6" Brass Bell

Catalogue Number: HFHS_ALM_000009 • Includes winding key. [read more...]

Bullard "Hard Boiled" Helmet

Catalogue Number: HFHS_TOG_000009 Pre-1950s E.D. Bullard hard boiled fiberglass firefighters helmet. The hard hat concept comes from Bullard,… [read more...]

Bullard "Hard Boiled" Helmet (2)

Catalogue Number: HFHS_TOG_000010 • Issued to Walter Crawley • Pre-1950s E.D. Bullard hard boiled fiberglass fir… [read more...]

Gamewell Internals

Catalogue Number: HFHS_ALM_000005 [read more...]

Santa Rosa Nozzle

Catalogue number: HFHS_NOZ_000004 [read more...]

Gamewell Master Box

Catalogue Number: HFHS_ALM_000007 [read more...]

Northern Electric Gamewell Box with Pedestal

Catalogue Number: HFHS_ALM_000010 • Box 8523 (Not originally a Halifax Box) [read more...]

Fire Engine Bell

Catalogue Number: HFHS_APP_000004 History of the Fire Department Bell The men and women of today's fire service are confronted with a … [read more...]