- The Crisafulli Government has secured funding and land in Kingaroy for the construction of a replacement Fire and Rescue Station, delivering on their election commitment.
- The original Kingaroy Fire and Rescue Station opened in 1953 and now accommodates 30 permanent and auxiliary firefighters.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering $10.2 million to progress replacement of permanent and auxiliary fire and rescue stations across Queensland, including at Kingaroy.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on a key election commitment with funding for a replacement Kingaroy Fire and Rescue station, strengthening emergency and disaster response capabilities in the South Burnett.
The former Labor Government failed to keep investment in emergency infrastructure in step with growing regional communities, leaving frontline services without the facilities they need.
This investment is another example of the Crisafulli Government restoring safety for Queenslanders through modern emergency infrastructure that supports frontline crews and keeps regional communities safe into the future, just like we promised.
As part of the 2026–27 State Budget, the Crisafulli Government is investing $10.2 million to progress replacement of permanent and auxiliary fire and rescue stations across Queensland, including at Kingaroy.
The new state-of-the-art station will be designed to meet the frontline needs of this growing region, with accommodation for trucks and crews as well as a dedicated shed for additional vehicles and equipment.
The original station 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.
Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers Ann Leahy said the Crisafulli Government was delivering the modern emergency infrastructure regional communities deserve.
"The former Labor Government failed to keep investment in emergency infrastructure in step with the needs of growing regional communities, leaving frontline services to outgrow their facilities," Minister Leahy said.
"South Burnett has grown significantly since this station first opened more than 70 years ago, and our firefighters need facilities that match the demands of a growing region.
"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."
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the project reflects the Crisafulli 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."
Queensland Fire and Rescue Acting Assistant Commissioner David Tucker said land for the replacement station was 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."
The project is currently in planning with concept design development work in progress.
