A new Rural Fire Service brigade station at Dunmore will ensure local firefighters are better equipped to do their life-saving work.

The NSW Government has announced six new combined Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centres and 18 new rural fire stations as part of a $34.5 million project to help coordinate the response to bushfires and other emergencies such as storms and floods.

Kiama MP Katelin McInerney welcomed the announcement from Minister for Emergency Service Jihad Dib.

“Having met the amazing volunteers at Dunmore RFS with Minister Dib last year, I know firsthand that this investment will ensure they have the modern amenities needed to train and attract more volunteers, particularly women,” she said.

“The new station will provide change rooms that will cater for all members, a multi-purpose room for training and general meetings.

“The new station will also overcome the lack of space in the current building and will provide a first-class station for the future.

“The brigade currently responds to 120 jobs per year, including in the Kiama electorate.”

Dib said the Government was committed to “ensuring our volunteers have what they need to do their job”.

“Our focus on the state's firefighting capability reflects our deep respect for the people who step up when it matters most.

“This summer has already served as a reminder of our reliance on our volunteer firefighters, who have tirelessly responded to bush fire emergencies in NSW, Victoria and beyond.

"We are planning for the future and investing in firefighting facilities so they have the infrastructure they need, both on the fireground and to coordinate effective emergency response operations.

"Rural firefighting response has been a partnership with local government for one hundred years and I thank councils for their shared contribution in keeping communities safe."

Shellharbour MP Anna Watson said region communities “deserve the strongest possible protection and this investment delivers exactly that”.

“These new and upgraded RFS facilities will ensure our volunteers have the modern resources they need to keep people safe during bush fires, storms and floods.

"I'm especially proud to see a new brigade station being delivered for Dunmore. I was happy to work with Mr Tony Hardy, who was a tireless and relentless advocate for a new upgraded facility.

“Sadly, Tony has passed before he could see his vision come through and I would like to extend my thanks to Tony's family for their ongoing support on behalf of their father."