THE newly built fire station at Oran Park is now operational, providing enhanced emergency response capability to the growing south-west region.
The $6.1M facility boasts state-of-the-art amenities such as separate rest areas for male and female firefighters, designated areas to prevent carcinogen contamination, training and fitness facilities, and two firefighting appliances equipped with specialised HAZMAT capability to respond to dangerous incidents.
The station will house a permanent crew of firefighters operating round-the-clock, providing protection to one of the fastest growing areas of the state.
The opening ceremony was attended by officials including Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke, Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Paul Baxter, and local representatives.
The station’s environmentally-friendly features, such as a solar-power array and LED lighting, said Commissioner Baxter.