Toodyay Fire Station, fire station in Toodyay, Western Australia
The Toodyay Fire Station is a 1939 building on Stirling Terrace featuring Art Deco-influenced design with clean lines and simple decorative details. The single-bay structure has a large front door for fire engines, brick walls, and a rendered facade typical of interwar architecture in rural Western Australia.
The station was built in 1939 following the 1937 Bush Fires Act, which allowed towns to establish their own fire brigades and equipment. It replaced an earlier station dating to around 1912 and represented part of a broader 1930s building campaign for fire services across Western Australia.
The fire station symbolizes the town's commitment to safety and community protection. For generations, it served as a gathering place where local volunteers responded to emergencies and worked together to keep neighbors safe.
The building is easily visible when walking through the historic part of Toodyay and sits near other heritage sites and the main street. Visitors can view the exterior and architectural details during a casual stroll through town, making it convenient to include in a walking tour of local landmarks.
The station was designed by Ken Duncan, an architect who also served as a volunteer firefighter in the local brigade, bringing his hands-on experience directly into the building's layout and functionality. This rare combination of professional expertise and practical fire service knowledge resulted in a particularly well-conceived structure for its time.
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