Buxton Fire Station
Buxton Fire Station is located at 2121 Maroondah Highway, Buxton near the intersection with Mareeba Avenue.
Open Door Policy
The brigade has an Open Door policy which means that the engine-bay door will be open whenever members are at the station. If you see the door up, you are most welcome to call in and have a chat. We are always happy to show people around the station and answer any questions you might have about the station, brigade or getting involved.
Fire Station and extensions
The orginal fire station was erected by the brigade in 1963 directly on the old highway surface. It was replaced by CFA as a single-bay station in 1993 then extended, at brigade cost, firstly with a substantial meeting room then with toilets, kitchen and office.
In 2014, as part of the rural fire station program, the engine-bay was extended to enable larger (longer) appliances to be accommodated without adversely impacting on circulation space to the rear of the appliances.
As part of a successful grant application (under the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program) the brigade installed additional hanging space for member’s Personal Protective Clothing, replaced worn carpet, and installed a dedicated cleaning station of the brigade’s breathing apparatus.
Detached workshop
Funded through a successful VESEP grant, applied for in 2020, a detached workshop was constructed at the rear of the main station building by CFA and handed over in 2024. The workshop provides much needed storage space away from the engine-bay and turn-out area greatly enhancing safety in and around the station. The workshop is a welcome addition to the station facilities.
As part of the workshop Improvements, the radio tower installed for the temporary police station, after the 2009 bushfires, was removed. This meant no free-to-air terrestrial TV at the station but greatly improved access between the rear carpark and station buildings.
External seating
During the COVID pandemic, with restricted access to the station, it became obvious that there was no external seating areas at the station. In response, the Brigade adopted a Station Grounds Improvement project to make the external areas more attractive and to create a space for people to sit under cover.
Emergency power supply
In 2023, the Brigade fully funded the supply and installation of a Battery Energy Storage System to act as an emergency power supply for the station. This was in response to the failure of the UPS system, installed as part of the 2014 extension, and CFA’s reluctance to provide a suitable replacement. The BESS ensures the station remains operational during power outages without any intervention by brigade members.
Grounds improvements
Through 2023 and 2024, the old flagpole was replaced with three modern flagpoles, a gazebo area was built inclusive of a table and seats fabricated by the Marysville Mens Shed, along with additional concrete works to improve operations around the standpipe so hoses can be tested and washed easier. In addition, improvements were made to the gardens to reduce the maintenance impost on our members and removing grassed areas.