Balmoral Fire Station

Balmoral Fire Station is a timber-framed structure on Pashen Street with a gable roof and hardwood weatherboard exterior, designed to house firefighting equipment and personnel. The grounds include a tennis court and grassed area for drying hoses, with the building converted to residential use in 2002.

The building was constructed from 1926 to 1929 and opened in March 1927 as a new fire station serving the growing suburb. It represented one of Brisbane's early efforts to equip outlying areas with modern emergency infrastructure.

The station represents how emergency services expanded into Brisbane's suburbs during the 1920s as the city grew outward. It shows the role fire stations played in supporting the development of new residential areas beyond the city center.

The building can be viewed from Pashen Street, though the interior is not open to visitors as it is now a private residence. The exterior architecture and grounds are visible from the street, making it easy to appreciate the heritage features from outside.

During World War II, a protective concrete bunker was built at the rear of the station specifically to shelter firefighters during air raids. This hidden structure reveals how the war affected everyday life even in suburban Brisbane.

Location: Morningside

GPS coordinates: -27.46470,153.06900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02