A Fire and Rescue NSW spokesman has confirmed that the on-call firefighters posted at Weston will remain in the town, despite and earlier decision to close the station.

The news is a big win for the local community, which is in the midst of a horrendous fire season.

On January 11, Fire and Rescue NSW announced plans to close Weston Fire Station once the new station at Abermain is fully-operational.

The move garnered community outrage and a campaign was launched to save the station.

It seems people power won out in the end with Fire and Rescue NSW overturning its decision.

Cessnock MP Clayton Barr welcomed Fire and Rescue NSW's decision to reconsider the station’s future, saying was “a victory for the little guy”.

Mr Barr said the appointment of Nationals MP Troy Grant as emergency services minister, the community campaign to save the station and the media coverage of the station’s plight could have been the reason for the last-minute change of heart.

The fire fighters at Abermain will still move into the new premises, opening on February 7 or 8.

“As always we will continue to review services in the area,” a F&RNSW spokesman said.

Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant also confirmed the news.

“Abermain fire fighters will relocate to their new fire station,” he said.

“Weston Fire Station fire fighters however will remain in situ at their current location. The Fire Brigade and Employees’ Union (FBEU) and local crews have been advised of this determination.”