Ballarat East Fire Station, Fire station in Ballarat East, Australia.
The brick fire station features a tower designed by architect Henry Caselli and stands at 20-22 Barkly Street in Ballarat East, Victoria.
Established in 1858 and rebuilt in 1864, the Ballarat East Fire Station maintains its position as the oldest continuously operating fire station in the Southern Hemisphere.
The station houses a collection of historical firefighting equipment, photographs, trophies, and memorabilia documenting the evolution of fire services since the 1850s.
Visitors can explore the fire station during the annual Ballarat Heritage Weekend or schedule appointments for tours on Monday evenings between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
The station implemented one of the first operational telephone systems connecting to the main Ballarat Fire Station, revolutionizing emergency response coordination in the region.
Location: City of Ballarat
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1858
Made from material: brick
Address: 20-22 Barkly St Ballarat East
GPS coordinates: -37.56381,143.86872
Latest update: September 25, 2025 17:23
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