[2] It is a two-storey rusticated limestone and tile roofed corner building, and has a diverse facade with arches, turrets and recessed colonnades.

[3] The Fire Brigade's original premises were located in the undercroft area of the Perth Town Hall,[4] for which they paid a nominal rent.

In 1899 the Fire Brigades Board proposed that land be bought in the proximity of the Town Hall and a new station be built.

In October 1899 it was reported that the Roman Catholic Bishop Gibney had offered some land at the intersection of Murray and Irwin Streets, which was then purchased for £A 3,125.

[3] A list of architects was submitted to the Board, which on 26 October 1899 selected Michael Cavanagh, with the stipulation that the building he design not exceed £A 4,000, equivalent to A$721,000 in 2022.

[8] The building is also included on the City of Perth's Municipal Inventory and was interim listed on the State Register of Heritage Places on 13 March 1992.