The South Melbourne fire station, run by Fire Rescue Victoria, is based on Moray Street and staffed by career firefighters on rotating shifts, ready to respond 24 hours a day, every day of the year. It's one of the stations covering metropolitan Melbourne within FRV's broader statewide network, formed in 2020 when the Metropolitan Fire Brigade merged with the CFA's career firefighters. Crews from this station don't just fight structural fires. Fire Rescue Victoria crews are trained and equipped to handle complex rescues, road crashes, hazardous chemical spills and emergency medical calls, often arriving ahead of other emergency services thanks to the station's central location. The station also plays a role in local fire safety education, supporting FRV's broader community programs on home fire safety, smoke alarms and fire prevention for schools and vulnerable residents. As with all FRV stations, this isn't a public-facing office in the way a post office or library might be - it's an operational base, and the fastest way to reach it in an emergency is always Triple Zero (000). For non-urgent matters, general fire safety advice, community programs or feedback, Fire Rescue Victoria can be contacted through its head office or general enquiries line. Locals will most often see the crew out on calls, during station open days, or visiting local schools as part of FRV's fire education programs.