The historic fire events that shaped the face of Brisbane have been immortalised in a 10-week video series produced by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES).
Back to the Brass Helmet is a collection of short features documenting some of the city’s biggest blazes and the heroes who fought them, using archival photographs, film stocks and video footage.
QFES Commissioner Katarina Carroll said each webisode brought to life the thoughts and recollections of firefighters and their families, as they recalled their roles in fires at iconic Brisbane locations, including Paddington Tram Depot, The Woolstore and Whiskey Au Go-Go.
“Combining historic facts with modern-day spaces, Back to the Brass Helmet will define the times that were – where buildings once stood and heroes once fought – told by the people who lived through it all,” Ms Carroll said.
“The series not only takes us back through time with invaluable footage and photographs, but is an opportunity to preserve living history by allowing past and present members of the fire service to share the stories that shaped a city.
“It is a testament to the incredible sacrifices our firefighters have made, and continue to make, to protect our communities.”
The episodes will be released each Wednesday from 22 July, and can be viewed at facebook.com/QldFireandRescueService or on Twitter @QldFES.
