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26 February, 2026
Premier and Emergency Services minister inspect Moss Vale fire station upgrades
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib paid a visit to Moss Vale Fire Station on Thursday morning to take a look at the new upgrades that have been carried out to the facility.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib paid a visit to Moss Vale Fire Station on Thursday morning to take a look at the new upgrades that have been carried out to the facility.
The station has been undergoing a $2 million upgrade to strengthen emergency services across the Southern Highlands over the last 12 months or so.
The refurbishment fulfils an election commitment by the State Government and provides the station’s firefighters with modern facilities, more than 50 years after it was first built in 1971.
The works increase the safety and capability of the station, including enhancements to accommodate larger fire fighting vehicles.
Key improvements at the Moss Vale station include:
• An extension of the rear of the station and engine bay to accommodate large, modern fire trucks;
• A new building to accommodate the station’s bushfire tanker;
• Better equipment storage rooms improving safety for crews, including a new personal protective clothing room, breathing apparatus storeroom and laundry facilities; and
• New locker rooms (both female and male), bathrooms and kitchen facilities.
For the financial year the Government is investing $98.5 million to keep people safe and better serve their communities with upgraded fire stations and new firefighting fleets across the state.
“This investment is part of rebuilding essential services for the Southern Highlands,” Premier Minns told The Southern Wire.
“This improved station will meet the needs of Moss Vale firefighters and locals now and into the future as we build a better NSW. We are backing our firefighters by delivering modern facilities to help protect this community.”
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib also reiterated the Premier’s statement.
“We are boosting firefighter numbers to record levels and investing in modern fire stations and the firefighting fleet,” he said.
“Our investment in Fire and Rescue NSW not only protects communities; it also makes a worthwhile profession even more attractive by delivering improved equipment and infrastructure for firefighters.
“The Moss Vale Fire Station upgrades bring it in line with modern standards and supports a safe and effective emergency response.”
Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell was also present and outlined the changes to the station since it was built 55 years ago.
“Times have changed since the building went up in 1971,” he said.
“Fire trucks are bigger, our workforce is diverse, and health and safety considerations have come a long way. For the crew, this is more than a building - it’s where they train and serve the community. A modern, safe building helps our people protect the irreplaceable.”
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