A million-dollar upgrade is underway at Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Ulladulla Fire Station on the state’s South Coast, as part of a major investment in bushfire preparedness.
Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib, Member for the South Coast Liza Butler, and FRNSW Assistant Commissioner – Regional Operations Cheryl Steer have visited Ulladulla Fire Station to review the final stages of the work today.
The $1.2 million improvements include a larger dual-engine bay to house two new fire trucks, new bathroom amenities, and separate ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ zones to eliminate the spread of dangerous particulate matter from fire scenes.
Deployment of Bushfire Tankers
These bushfire tankers have been deployed in time for the bushfire season
In addition, following recommendations from the 2019/20 Bushfire Inquiry, FRNSW has deployed 32 bushfire tankers around the state this summer.
These bushfire tankers have been deployed in time for the bushfire season. This includes three new tankers at South Coast fire stations, including Ulladulla, Merimbula, and Kiama.
The tankers are versatile and can be used to support the Rural Fire Service as needed. Each of those trucks is worth at least $500,000, depending on its capabilities.
The Upgraded Ulladulla Station
The improved Ulladulla station, which will be officially unveiled in the coming months, will boast:
- Extended engine bays
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) room
- New showers and toilets
- Mess room, training area, and decontamination facilities
- Dry cleaning pick-up and drop-off area for contaminated turn-out gear and to access fresh uniforms
- Designated ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ zones to prevent hazardous particulate matter contamination inside the building, in line with the FRNSW Clean Fire Station program
- New change rooms and lockers to enhance the privacy of female firefighters
Words By The Minister
Quotes to be attributed to Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib: “As the bushfire season continues, this refurbishment of the Ulladulla Fire Station is one of many improvements Fire and Rescue NSW is rolling out across the state.”
“In addition to these upgrades, Ulladulla is also being equipped with a new bushfire tanker, as recommended by the 2019/20 Bushfire Inquiry. These upgrades and new equipment ensure our hard-working firefighters have the tools they need to provide an extra blanket of fire protection for the South Coast community this summer. This represents a significant commitment by the NSW Government to boost frontline firefighting in bushfire-prone environments.”
Words from Liza Butler
Quotes to be attributed to Member for the South Coast, Liza Butler: “I’m delighted with the progress of the renovations and excited for the refreshed station to be ready to service the people of the South Coast."
“The station was constructed in 1972 and was last upgraded in 1998. Firefighting has changed a lot since then, as have the crew’s capabilities, so we need a modern fire station to meet safety requirements now and into the future.”
Words From Cheryl Steer
Quotes to be attributed to FRNSW Assistant Commissioner – Regional Operations, Cheryl Steer: “The local crew won’t waste any time familiarising itself with its updated station and the latest fire trucks when it moves in over the next few weeks."
“It’s important that we have appropriate facilities for the men and women in our ranks. These renovations ensure that the station meets the standards of FRNSW moving forward. Our people are very excited about what FRNSW has delivered and can’t wait to reveal the new space to our community.”
