The new facility includes three tanker bays, a multi-purpose room and amenities.

Member for Bathurst Paul Toole and RFS assistant commissioner Steve Yorke congratulated members of the Mandurama Rural Fire Brigade on the milestone, which has a proud history spanning more than 70 years.

“This new fire station at Mandurama will help ensure an even greater level of service for the Canobolas area,” Mr Toole said.

“This new station is worth $260,000 but to members of this brigade and the local community it services, it is a priceless resource.

“RFS volunteers are consummate professionals and they boast an impressive range of skills, from being able to combat bush and grass fires but also motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies.”

Assistant commissioner Yorke said the RFS, working cooperatively with state and local governments, is committed to providing volunteer firefighters with the equipment they need to carry out the important work of protecting their local communities from fire and a diverse array of incidents.

“These men and women remain on-hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week and we should be extremely proud and grateful for their contribution,” he said.