New facility enhances community safety for Rankins Springs and enhanced fleet for MIA

Rural Fire Service (RFS) Deputy Commissioner Peter McKechnie will join special guests at an official opening ceremony to mark the occasion and hand over the keys to six state of the art tankers.

“More than $900,000 has been invested into this facility that marks a significant milestone for the brigade’s 24 members and the local community,” Deputy Commissioner McKechnie said.

“This new state-of-the-art facility is designed to better serve the growing needs of the Brigade and provide them with modern and practical facilities.

“The new station features two truck bays, a multipurpose space for training and meetings, change rooms and amenities, most of which the Brigade did not have previously.”

Deputy Commissioner McKechnie said the new station will support RFS volunteers in their ongoing efforts to protect the local community.

“The RFS is dedicated to providing our members with the latest technology and facilities to ensure they are prepared to respond when emergencies arise,” he said.

“Our members selflessly give up so much to prepare and protect their communities and I also want to take this opportunity to thank them.”

Today’s ceremony also includes the presentation of six state of the art firefighting tankers.

“I am proud to hand the keys over to members of the Gunbar, Rankins Springs Town, Conapaira, Goolgowi, Merriwagga and Yoolaroi Brigades,” said Deputy Commissioner McKechnie.

“These new vehicles, include the latest crew protection systems and capabilities, that will enable the brigades to strengthen their firefighting efforts in the local area.

“It is vital RFS members have access to modern firefighting technology when preparing for and responding to fires and other incidents, no matter where they are across the state,” said Deputy Commissioner McKechnie.