The new Rural Fire Service station at Warnervale Road opened last weekend Saturday (12 March) with a celebration honouring 14 of its volunteers.
Work on the station commenced in 2018, however, the final touches on external works such as surrounding concreting the construction of sandstone retaining walls have now been completed.
The new station features three truck bays, an office, training area, storage space, toilet and kitchenette.
Volunteer fundraising accounted for $22,000 towards the cost of the build.
Meanwhile, 14 members of the Warnervale Brigade and District Group Officers were also presented with the National Emergency Medal for their efforts during the 2019/20 fire season.
The medal is awarded to those whose service is in the protection of lives and property, or in the service of interests that are not their own, and who supported the emergency response for a minimum of five days between September 2019 and February 2020.
“I would like to take this time to praise all our members and thank them for their incredible contribution over the 2019-20 season and for their ongoing efforts each and every day, particularly when dealing with emergencies here on the Central Coast,” Chief Superintendent McKellar said.
“We also thank the family, friends, employers and colleagues of all NSW RFS volunteers.
“We know it takes their ongoing support and patience to assist and enable our volunteers to do what they do to save lives and property.”
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch MP and NSW RFS Chief Superintendent Jayson McKellar AFSM joined NSW RFS members and guests at the new Warnervale Road station to mark the occasion and present members with the National Emergency Medal.
Nicola Riches