New Fire stations opens at YPPH

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Media Release - New $8.6m fire station boosts safety at Perth Airport - 44/10

Airservices has commissioned a state-of-the art $8.6 million airport fire station in Perth to meet the demands of booming aviation growth in Western Australia.

The aviation rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) facility was opened at Perth Airport today by Airservices Chief Executive Officer, Greg Russell and Chairman, David Forsyth.

Mr Russell said it was part of a $124 million investment by Airservices in the modernisation of fire and rescue services at the nation's busiest airports.

"We are investing heavily in upgrading and replacing fire stations, equipment and vehicles to ensure we can provide a safe, efficient and effective fire and rescue service to the public.

"This new station replaces a building in front of the main domestic terminal which has been in continuous use since about 1962 and could no longer cope with the expansion required to meet those needs," Mr Russell said.

The old station was also restricting aviation development and causing congestion on taxiways as the airport deals with unprecedented air traffic growth related to the mining boom.

The new fire station has been built to deliver 'Category 10' operations, an international standard covering the operation of A380 services which are slated for Perth in coming years.

Fire station manager Steve Davies said the station was equipped with the latest fire fighting equipment, including four high-tech Rosenbauer Mk 8s ultra-large fire vehicles and a domestic response vehicle for attendance at first aid and other non-fire emergencies.

It also incorporates five vehicle bays, training areas, a mechanical workshop bay and an elevated fire control centre to observe all aircraft movements.

"From our new location at the end of the main northern runway we can respond quickly to any emergency," Mr Davies said.

Airservices employs 68 fire fighters in Perth with three officers and 10 fire fighters on duty at any one time, 24 hours a day. In the past 12 months they have responded to more than 1000 calls at Perth Airport, including motor vehicle accidents, fire alarms, first aid calls and aircraft incidents.

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