Multi-million-dollar Fire and Rescue NSW resource boost for Ulladulla
Published: 28 Mar 2025 12:30pm
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, today unveiled a station upgrade and two new fire engines to protect the community of Ulladulla on the state’s south coast.
The improvements include a $1.7 million station refurbishment, which began in April last year, and two new fire trucks valued at $1.23 million.
Commissioner Fewtrell said the six-month upgrade is significant as the station was constructed in 1972 and was last upgraded in 1998.
The changes include:
- Extended dual engine bay
- 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 changeroom and lockers to enhance privacy.
The station’s design also features:
- Auto-sensor lighting
- Split system air conditioning
- A new air-handling system
- Automatic engine bay doors for faster deployment, and
- A new engine bay ventilation system to assist in the removal of fire engine exhaust fumes.
Quotes to be attributed to Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib:
“This $2.93m investment in Ulladulla station, including new fire trucks, providing fire protection for the South Coast community for years to come.
“I had the pleasure of inspecting the refurbishment work earlier this year, and this is just one of many improvements Fire and Rescue NSW is rolling out across the state.
“This is a significant commitment by the NSW Government, as recommended by the 2019/20 Bushfire Inquiry, to boost frontline firefighting in bushfire-prone environments.”
Quotes to be attributed to FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell:
“Fire and Rescue NSW has sought the input of the firefighters themselves in designing this and we’re proud to reveal the results.
“Ulladulla is also receiving a new Class 2 Rescue Pumper and Category 1 Bushfire Tanker, which, combined with our terrific, new-look station, will ensure we’re ‘Prepared for Anything” here on the south coast.
“The Rescue Pumper is valued at $570,000 and features a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS), which uses less water and provides a superior ‘knock-down’ capability at fires.
“The $660,000 Tanker is regarded as ‘jack of all trades’ vehicle that’s equally at home dealing with an off-road bushfire or an incident on the highway.
“It also boasts a ‘pump and roll’ capability that allows it to deliver water whilst moving, to extinguish bush or grass fires.”
Quotes to be attributed to FRNSW Zone Commander, Mark Cavanough:
“The local crew won’t waste any time familiarising itself with its new digs and latest fire trucks.
“Our people are very excited about what FRNSW has delivered.
“They have had to make allowances during the construction phase but are delighted with the results.
“The old-look station served its purpose. What stands in its place today is superb.”
Media note – FRNSW footage of the fire appliances is available here: https://vimeo.com/947221916/1f111f3ebb?share=copy
Photos from today’s event are available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/113fxPbupklvxcw9sPwCfE0eWs43DDqJD?usp=sharing
Updated: 06 Mar 2026 5:25pm