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24 January 2025
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Fire stations of the world: The new Bayswater Fire Station in Victoria, Australia opened in February 2019.
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The new Bayswater Fire Station in Victoria, Australia opened in February 2029. The Andrews Labour Government officially opened the new state-of-the-art fire station in Bayswater, providing improved emergency services for the community and better facilities for volunteers. The new fire station gives the brigade more space, making it easier for them to continue their proud history of protecting residential properties and businesses.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Lisa Neville and Member for Bayswater Jackson Taylor toured the new $2,84 million facility when it opened as part of the Labour Government’s CFA capital works programme and a contribution of $138 000 from the brigade.
The four-bay station provides the Bayswater CFA brigade with modern facilities, meeting rooms, storage areas and workshops as well as a computer hub for those who give up their business time to support the brigade.
The Bayswater CFA Brigade, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2029, has more than 80 volunteers who also lend their support to surrounding brigades when required. The brigade has come a long way in 50 years; the vehicle was once parked at the back of a service station under a tarp before being moved to a tin shed.
The brigade now responds to approximately 470 callouts each year, including fires, motor vehicle accidents and hazardous material incidents.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Lisa Neville, said, “This state-of-the-art station will provide the Bayswater brigade with the modern facilities they deserve, as well as space to train and prepare for emergency incidents.”
Member for Bayswater, Jackson Taylor, said, “The Bayswater Fire Brigade provides a vital service to people and businesses in the community and this new fire station will help firefighters keep the community safe.”
Sources: Premier of Victoria, Bayswater Fire Brigade
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Lisa Neville and Member for Bayswater Jackson Taylor toured the new $2,84 million facility when it opened as part of the Labour Government’s CFA capital works programme and a contribution of $138 000 from the brigade.
The four-bay station provides the Bayswater CFA brigade with modern facilities, meeting rooms, storage areas and workshops as well as a computer hub for those who give up their business time to support the brigade.
The Bayswater CFA Brigade, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2029, has more than 80 volunteers who also lend their support to surrounding brigades when required. The brigade has come a long way in 50 years; the vehicle was once parked at the back of a service station under a tarp before being moved to a tin shed.
The brigade now responds to approximately 470 callouts each year, including fires, motor vehicle accidents and hazardous material incidents.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Lisa Neville, said, “This state-of-the-art station will provide the Bayswater brigade with the modern facilities they deserve, as well as space to train and prepare for emergency incidents.”
Member for Bayswater, Jackson Taylor, said, “The Bayswater Fire Brigade provides a vital service to people and businesses in the community and this new fire station will help firefighters keep the community safe.”
Sources: Premier of Victoria, Bayswater Fire Brigade
