June 30, 2026
Planning and concept design development work has begun for the new Kingaroy Fire Station, which will be built in the Barron Park Drive industrial estate just outside Kingaroy.
The original station in Kent Street opened in 1953 and has since grown from a single Station Officer and auxiliary crew to a team of 12 permanent and 18 auxiliary firefighters supporting the local area.
“From structure fires to road crash rescues and hazardous incidents, Kingaroy firefighters are there for their community every day, and this investment delivers the modern facilities they deserve and restores safety across the South Burnett,” Fire Minister Ann Leahy said on Tuesday.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the project reflected the State Government’s commitment to strengthening emergency services in regional Queensland.
“I committed to delivering a new Fire and Rescue Station for Kingaroy because our hardworking firefighters deserve facilities that meet the needs of the critical work they do, and that’s exactly what we are delivering,” Ms Frecklington said.
“The new station will accommodate additional staff as it operates under a permanently crewed seven-day roster, strengthening both fire response capability and critical care support for serious incidents across the region.”
The new station will provide accommodation for trucks and crews as well as a dedicated shed for extra vehicles and equipment.
Queensland Fire Department Acting Assistant Commissioner David Tucker said the land for the replacement station had been strategically chosen to optimise operational response.
“This site will allow for a first-class facility for the growing station to continue servicing the area and for the firefighters to continue their regular skills training,” he said.
“The crews here are integrated in the local community and are passionate about providing the best possible disaster and emergency response.
“It is fantastic to see the permanent and auxiliary firefighters come together regularly to train and get involved in the community, and I know they will make the most of this replacement station.”
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