Flags were raised last week at the new $9.5 million Brooklyn fire station.
The station, at the northern end of Millers Road, replaces the decommissioned Spotswood station.
Acting Fire Rescue Commissioner Ken Brown said the new station had upgraded facilities, maximising emergency responses for the community.
“Fire Rescue Victoria is delighted that Brooklyn fire station (Fire Station 45) is now operational,” he said.
“The new station will improve safety in Melbourne’s growing western suburbs, providing additional resources to respond to a range of emergencies.
“Today, our highly trained firefighters not only attend structure fires but also undertake complex road rescues, provide emergency medical care and contain HAZMAT incidents.
“Brooklyn fire station has been designed with environmental best practice in mind, including with a state-of-the-art diesel emissions system.
“The station will serve Brooklyn and the wider western suburbs and this is a fantastic outcome for the community.”
The station can accommodate a crew of eight and two trucks.
The site also has an office building for the Fire Rescue Victoria western district command office.
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said the modern station would help firefighters protect the community.
“We’re providing our hardworking firefighters with the resources and facilities they need to keep the Victorian community safe and we’re excited to see the new state-of-the-art Brooklyn station now operational,” she said.
“Our local fire services do an excellent job keeping property and lives safe, and a new modern station will mean they can continue this work long into the future.”
