53 Laurel Street, North Willoughby
The East Willoughby Fire Station (which became Willoughby Fire Station in 1917) was established in October 1905. A cottage was leased in Laurel Street, west of the present brick station to house six volunteer firemen. The cottage, with various additions, was bought by Council in 1908 and a new brick single storey station was constructed on an adjoining block of land. The fire station was officially opened in December 1915 and marked the first time in the brigade’s history that permanent staff were employed. The second storey addition was added in 1930 to 1931.