The original Ulverstone Fire
Station and 'Bell Tower'
King Edward Street, Ulverstone
(Circa 1910)
The earliest record as to the formation of a fire brigade at
Ulverstone was reported in the North West Post of 2nd February
1897.
A disastrous fire had destroyed the large residence with shop and
store attached belonging to Messrs. Stutterd Bros. but leased to
Mr C H Tilley. the building was on the corner of Reibey and King
Edward Streets where the Furners Hotel now stands. The damage was
estimated at 900 pounds, which. at that time, was a very large
sum of money. As a result of that fire, a public meeting was
called to discuss the formation of a Fire Brigade.
A long delay occurred and it was not until March 1909 that the
Governor signed the proclamation to form the Ulverstone Fire
Brigade Board.
The population of Ulverstone has continued to grow over the years
and the Brigade was housed in it's current station in August
1983. The current station is located at the corner of Lovett and
Trevor Streets. It is built of concrete block with celery top
pine cladding and it occupies an area of approximately 105 feet
by 65 feet. It consists of four engine bays, an office, locker
room, kitchen, recreation and lounge room, watch room, store,
workshop, toilets and showers. It is spacious and modern and has
served the Brigade well for many years.
