The Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade celebrated the official opening of its new fire station on the weekend. The two-bay station, complete with kitchen, toilet and shower facilities, was opened by Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall, Guyra Shire Mayor Hans Hietbrink and RFS Assistant Commissioner Steve Yorke at a ceremony attended by brigade members, staff and the community.
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Assistant Commissioner Steve Yorke said the new station would enable volunteers to provide an even greater level of protection to the local community. The station was purpose-built for its highly active and growing Brigade and provides members with enough room to comfortably move around.
“The Black Mountain Brigade outgrew its old station, which only had one truck bay, so I am pleased that this new shed provides the room needed to house two trucks,” Assistant Commissioner Yorke said. “The old station is still being put to good use however, having been relocated to Wandsworth.
“The NSW RFS is committed to providing volunteer firefighters with the equipment they need to carry out the important work they do to protect their local communities from fire.
Assistant Commissioner Yorke said he was honoured to mark the occasion alongside the volunteers.
“I know the Black Mountain brigade will continue to serve the local community for many years to come and share their knowledge, experience and firefighting skills both locally and further afield,” Assistant
Commissioner Yorke said.
“They are all worthy of our most sincere thanks and I would like to personally commend them for their service.
It was a double celebration with the keys handed over to the brigade for a brand new $90,000 chainsaw unit vehicle, which will be based at Black Mountain and act as a support unit for the frontline firefighters.
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall said it was a wonderful day for the brigade and community.
“I hope that these new facilities and appliances serve to attract more volunteers to the RFS – the largest fire service in the world,” Mr Marshall said.
The new station shed was funded jointly by the NSW Government ($110,375) and Guyra Shire Council ($14,625).