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'''Birmingham Fire Station No. 14''' is located adjacent to Legion Field at 210 [[Graymont Ave]] W. The station was constructed in 2011, replacing the deteriorated and out-dated building at 535 [[8th Avenue West]]. The station serves the [[Graymont neighborhood|Graymont]], [[College Hills]], [[East Thomas]], [[Smithfield]], and [[Bush Hills]] communities. | '''Birmingham Fire Station No. 14''' is located adjacent to Legion Field at 210 [[Graymont Ave]] W. The station was constructed in 2011, replacing the deteriorated and out-dated building at 535 [[8th Avenue West]]. The station serves the [[Graymont neighborhood|Graymont]], [[College Hills]], [[East Thomas]], [[Smithfield]], and [[Bush Hills]] communities. | ||
[[File:Former BFD No 14.jpg|left|thumb|325px|Former Fire Station No. 14]] | [[File:Former BFD No 14.jpg|left|thumb|325px|Former Fire Station No. 14]] | ||
The original Fire Station No. 14 was located at 535 [[8th Avenue West]]. The station was constructed in [[1926]] | The original Fire Station No. 14 was located at 535 [[8th Avenue West]]. The station was constructed in [[1926]]. | ||
In [[2010]] the city obtained federal stimulus funds to pay for construction of a new $1.8 million three-bay station to replace the existing building. The 9,000 square-foot building has a brick exterior, a slate roof, and environmentally-friendly design details. Ground was broken | In [[2010]] the city obtained federal stimulus funds to pay for construction of a new $1.8 million three-bay station to replace the existing building. The 9,000 square-foot building has a brick exterior, a slate roof, and environmentally-friendly design details. Ground was broken on the site of the former [[Graymont Armory]] in March [[2011]]. | ||
After completion of the new station, the old building was demolished. The original lettering from the front of the old station currently hangs on a plaque inside the new station. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Gray, Jeremy (October 6, 2010) "Stimulus funds to pay for newer, larger fire station near Legion Field." | * Gray, Jeremy (October 6, 2010) "Stimulus funds to pay for newer, larger fire station near Legion Field." {{BN}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 13:49, 23 February 2018
Birmingham Fire Station No. 14 is located adjacent to Legion Field at 210 Graymont Ave W. The station was constructed in 2011, replacing the deteriorated and out-dated building at 535 8th Avenue West. The station serves the Graymont, College Hills, East Thomas, Smithfield, and Bush Hills communities.
The original Fire Station No. 14 was located at 535 8th Avenue West. The station was constructed in 1926.
In 2010 the city obtained federal stimulus funds to pay for construction of a new $1.8 million three-bay station to replace the existing building. The 9,000 square-foot building has a brick exterior, a slate roof, and environmentally-friendly design details. Ground was broken on the site of the former Graymont Armory in March 2011.
After completion of the new station, the old building was demolished. The original lettering from the front of the old station currently hangs on a plaque inside the new station.
Equipment
- Engine 14
- Rescue 14
- Medium Rescue 14 (no longer dispatched)
References
- Gray, Jeremy (October 6, 2010) "Stimulus funds to pay for newer, larger fire station near Legion Field." The Birmingham News
External links
- Birmingham Fire Station No. 14 at Birmingham Retired Firefighters of Local 117 website
- Birmingham Fire Station No. 14 on Google Street View