Fire Station Open Day – Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra

Fire Station Open Day is on Saturday May 9, 2026, 10am to 2pm. Visit your nearest Fire Station Open Day in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra! It’s an unmissable day of meeting our wonderful local firefighters: expect live demonstrations, a close-up look at the trucks and gear, and the chance to meet your local crews – all while learning how to be fire-safe. Everyone is welcome and it was our kids favourite experience for many years. Find Wollongong & Illawarra Fire Stations to visit on Fire Station Open Day!

Please note that some fire stations may be closed or participating at a neighbouring fire station. Outside the Illawarra? Click to find all Fire Stations open

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Fire Station Open Days:

Wollongong Fire Station Open Day

• 32-36 Denison Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
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Balgownie Fire Station Open Day

• 117 Balgownie Road, Balgownie NSW 2519
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
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Unanderra Fire Station Open Day

• 80 Central Road, Unanderra NSW 2526
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
• View more information about Unanderra Fire Station

Corrimal Fire Station Open Day

• 120 Princes Highway, Corrimal NSW 2518
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
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Warrawong Fire Station Open Day

• 48-50 King Street, Warrawong NSW 2502
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
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Dapto Fire Station Open Day

• 88 Byamee Street, Dapto NSW 2530
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
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Bulli Fire Station Open Day

• 325-327 Princes Highway, Bulli NSW 2516

• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
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Thirroul Fire Station Open Day

• 240 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul NSW 2515
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
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Shellharbour Fire Station Open Day

• Wattle Road, Shellharbour NSW 2529
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
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Albion Park Fire Station Open Day

• 3 Russell Street, Albion Park NSW 2527
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
• View more information about Albion Park Fire Station

Kiama Fire Station Open Day

• 210 Terralong Street, Kiama NSW 2533
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
• View more information about Kiama Fire Station

Coledale Fire Station Open Day

• 759 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale NSW 2513
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
• View more information about Coledale Fire Station

Scarborough Fire Station Open Day

• Wilson Street, Scarborough NSW 2511
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
• View more information about Scarborough Fire Station

Helensburgh Fire Station Open Day

• 91 Walker Street, Helensburgh NSW 2508
• Open Day: Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2pm
• View more information about Helensburgh Fire Station

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