Fire Services Museum of Victoria, Melbourne

The Eastern Hill Fire Station serves as the primary fire station for Melbourne, Victoria. It is situated at the intersection of Victoria Parade and Gisborne Street, strategically positioned on one of the city's highest points. This building holds historical significance and has received recognition from the Heritage Council of Victoria, earning a spot on the Victorian Heritage Register. While it no longer functions as an active fire station, it currently houses the Fire Services Museum of Victoria.

This station, built in 1891 and opened on November 3, 1893, was the headquarters for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. It was designed by Lloyd Taylor & Fitts and Smith & Johnson in the Australian Queen Anne style, featuring living quarters, stables, workshops, offices, and a manned watchtower.

Firefighters resided within the station until the 1970s. In 1972, a new station was constructed adjacent to the old one, designed by Bates Smart McCutcheon in the Brutalist architectural style. This change rerouted fire trucks to exit onto Gisborne Street instead of Victoria Parade. The new building and the refurbished old station were officially inaugurated on March 8, 1979.

Some parts of the original building are still utilized for office spaces. Meanwhile, the majority of the ground floor of the old station is now home to the Fire Services Museum of Victoria. This museum features exhibits related to the former MFB Board, the Chief Fire Officer, a collection of fully restored fire vehicles, displays of firefighting gear from around the world, and a tribute to the MFB's sister firefighting organization, the Country Fire Authority.