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Major upgrades for Snowy Mountains fire stations - Cooma

Published: 10 Jun 2025 04:53pm

The NSW Government has invested more than $2.5 million modernising fire stations in the Snowy Mountains, improving emergency readiness in the region.

Cooma Fire Station has undergone a $1.7 million makeover while $900,000 has been invested at Thredbo Fire Station updating firefighting facilities at both stations.

New features at Cooma include future-proofing the station through installing new engine bays and an extended driveway, better accommodating fire engines of all shapes and sizes.

There are new washroom facilities for firefighters, a motion-sensor LED lighting system, as well as improved equipment storage space.

An automatic ventilation system has also been installed to remove fumes from engine bays as well as the establishment of improved clean-up facilities for the aftermath of a hazardous waste incident.

Upgrades at Thredbo station include modernised facilities, improved ventilation, and new roller shutter doors.

These upgrades improve the emergency preparedness of both stations.

Quotes to be attributed to Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib:

“This $2.5 million investment in Snowy Mountains fire stations, provides fire protection for local communities for years to come.

“It’s been great to visit these stations as refurbishments are completed, and these are just some of the improvements Fire and Rescue NSW is rolling out at stations across the state.

“This is a significant commitment by the NSW Government to boost frontline firefighting in a bushfire-prone environment and keep communities safe.”

Quotes to be attributed to the Member for Monaro, The Hon. Steve Whan MP: 

“The Cooma community and I are grateful for the commitment by the firefighters to keep us safe. They balance the demands of part time roles and training with their work and family commitments, and they turn out, not just in emergencies, but at a range of community events. 

“I’m pleased to see the upgraded facilities meeting the needs of the committed firefighters. Having spoken to many of our local firies about the project, I know they’re pleased to be getting improved storage, engine bays and driveways. 

“Thredbo station is also a critical part of the region’s emergency infrastructure, and it relies on a small group of very dedicated retained firefighters. I’m so pleased to see this investment in keeping the facility up to standards, it’s part of the ongoing commitment to helping our emergency workers do their vital job.

“I would encourage locals who feel they could play a part to talk to Fire and Rescue about becoming a retained firefighter at one of our local stations.” 

Quotes to be attributed to FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell:

“Local firefighters have told us what works at stations and what needs to change.

“We’ve acted on their advice to create new-look workplaces designed to meet emergency response needs now and into the future.”

“Snowy Mountains firefighters work in unique conditions, and the improved design of their fire stations reflects this.”

Quotes to be attributed to FRNSW Acting Area Commander, Stewart Alexander:

“The timing of construction work at both stations had to work around the busy ski season and weather conditions.

“We’re thrilled to have upgraded fire stations available to service Snowy Mountains communities.”

Media note - footage and grabs of today's Cooma Fire Station reopening ceremony are available here: https://vimeo.com/1092006254/43ae8ac098?ts=0& [external link];share=copy

Updated: 10 Jun 2025 02:58pm

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