Port Douglas Fire and Rescue Station renovation delivers increased capability

Port Douglas residents will benefit from extensive renovations to the Port Douglas Fire and Rescue Station. The $1 million upgrade was jointly funded by the Significant Regional Infrastructure Projects Program which contributed $800,000 with an additional $200,000 provided by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES).

The Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan will officiate at the handover of the upgraded station today and said it’s a significant win for the local community.

“The 140m² refurbishment includes a personal protective equipment room, breathing apparatus cleaning facility, locker room and additional amenities,” Mr Ryan said.

“The renovation gives the station increased capacity to store its’ firetrucks, that were previously shuffled around the busy front entrance and gives room for future growth of the fleet.

“This renovation reaffirms the Government’s commitment to supporting our fire brigades, making their role in keeping Queenslanders safe that little bit easier.”

QFES Commissioner Katarina Carroll said the up to date facility meant crews were now better-equipped to support the people of Port Douglas and the surrounding area.

“Firefighters based at this station have been protecting local residents for more than 40 years and now have the room and resources they need to serve this growing community well into the future,” Ms Carroll said.

“The Port Douglas Fire and Rescue Station responded to 328 incidents during 2015-16 and 346 incidents during 2016-17 with a crew of one Station Officer and 16 auxiliary firefighters attending road crash rescues, vegetation fires and structural fires.”

Port Douglas Fire and Rescue Station serves an area from Port Douglas to Mowbray Valley in the west along the Captain Cook highway, north to Killaloe and east to the Coral Sea.

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