Yulura Fire Station celebrates 25th anniversary by acknowledging service of hard working fireys

Three dedicated fireys have been honoured for their years of service, at a ceremony which also celebrated the anniversary of a station at one of the Territory’s most iconic locations. Find out more.

(From L-R) Yulara Fire Station Officer Alan Docherty; Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Chief Operating Officer David White; NT Fire and Emergency Services Acting Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell AFSM; Brailting MLA Joshua Burgoyne; Yulara Fire Station Senior Station Officer Jimmy Dalton. Picture: Supplied

Three fireys have been honoured for their hard work and dedication on the same day a fire station at one of the Territory’s most iconic landmarks celebrated its quarter of a century milestone.

On Friday, Yulura Fire Station marked its 25th birthday, with three service medals being presented to Daryl Field, Alan Docherty, and Jimmy Dalton to honour their hard work.

Yulara Fire Station crew with Braitling MLA Josh Burgoyne. Picture: Supplied.

Mr Dalton’s medal acknowledged his 15 years of service, while Mr Field and Mr Docherty each received a medal commemorating their 10 years of service.

The fireys received the medal from NT Fire and Emergency Services Acting Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell, at a ceremony attended by the Territory’s minister for planning, lands, and environment Josh Burgoyne on behalf of the chief minister. 

“I thank the current and past career, auxiliary, and volunteer firefighters of Yulara Station who protect the community and the environment of one of the most iconic places in the Northern Territory,” Mr Burgoyne said.

Operational since 1999, the fire crews stationed at Yulura have been given the important job of protecting Territory icons such as Uluru, Kata-Tjuta and surrounds from bushfires.

Braitling MLA Josh Burgoyne unveils a plaque to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Yulura Fire Station. Picture: Supplied

The station has 12 volunteers, 12 paid auxiliaries, as well a roster of full time firefighters, who respond to anything from fires to road crash rescues.

“Across the Territory, and especially in remote areas, we depend on the commitment, resilience, and professionalism of our fire and rescue services to manage fires and other hazards,” Mr Burgoyne said.

Mr Burgoyne also unveiled a commemorative plaque for the station during his visit.