It's the first building the Gollan Rural Fire Service has had to call its own since they formed in 1939.

The opening was attended by a range of officials including NSW Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott.

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"This excellent new station, built at a cost of almost $225,000, is a modern, standalone, fit-for-purpose building that is greatly welcomed by the volunteers and the communities they serve," Mr Elliott said.

"The new station has space for two tankers, as well as a training/store room. Before this new station was built, the brigade's tankers were stored at neighbouring properties and brigade meetings were held in the Gollan Hall, so I am certain this new building is greatly welcomed by all."

There are 28 members in the Gollan RFS. They started using the new building in December.

On Saturday there were also 32 firefighters from Gollan, Elong Elong, Geurie and Comobella brigades who were presented with Bushfire Emergency Citations from the premier for their role in combating the 2019/20 bushfires.

The award recipients were: