Construction of the new Fire Station No. 1 is progressing steadily at its new location, 420 S. Ridgewood Ave. This modern facility will replace the station’s longtime home at 301 S. Beach Street, which served the community for a century.
Designed to improve emergency response times, the new station will also bring administrative personnel under one roof and allow continued operations during severe weather. Key features include an 80-seat community room, which will also serve as the city’s primary emergency operations center and a higher-ground location to reduce the risk of flooding.
A major milestone was recently achieved with the placement of all 62 concrete wall pieces.
Next, crews will install the second-floor steel, followed by the second-floor slab, roof steel and roof construction. Simultaneously, work will begin on stormwater infrastructure and exterior finishes.
The next major milestone is the dry-in phase, expected to be completed by July, ensuring the structure is weathertight and allowing interior work to begin. The $27 million project, funded in part by a $10 million state grant, remains on schedule for completion by March 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates as Fire Station No. 1 continues to take shape, reinforcing safety and service for the community!
