Funded by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and constructed by Port Stephens Council, the station provides the local Rural Fire Service with a welcome upgrade to their facilities.

Cameron Donaldson, Council’s Emergency Management Coordinator, says the new fire station is a great boost for the community of Fingal Bay.

“The Rural Fire Service plays a key role in keeping our community safe – whether it’s fighting bushfires, responding to emergency incidents, or supporting the community during times of disaster,” Mr Donaldson said.

“The Rural Fire Service volunteers give so much to our community, so it’s nice to assist them with upgraded facilities.

“This brand new $700,000 fire station features modern facilities including office and meeting space, a new kitchen, storage rooms as well as male and female bathrooms. Overall this is a vast improvement on the modest facilities that Fingal Bay had previously.

“This new station, which has been operational for a little while now, has certainly made the volunteers’ jobs easier and will assist them to serve our community to the best of their ability,” he said.