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The '''Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service drill tower''' is a training facility for the [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service]] located behind [[Birmingham Fire Station No. 20]] at 4825 [[Avenue W]] near the [[Birmingham CrossPlex]] and [[Valley Creek]]. | The '''Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service drill tower''' is a training facility for the [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service]] located behind [[Birmingham Fire Station No. 20]] at 4825 [[Avenue W]] near the [[Birmingham CrossPlex]] and [[Valley Creek]]. | ||
The department's original 5-story brick tower was constructed in [[1961]]. That structure was demolished in [[2017]] for construction of the present tower and burn building. | The department's original 5-story brick tower was constructed in [[1961]]. That structure was demolished in [[2017]] for construction of the present tower and burn building. A groundbreaking for the present building was held on [[April 12]], 2017. | ||
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Revision as of 15:02, 12 April 2017
The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service drill tower is a training facility for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service located behind Birmingham Fire Station No. 20 at 4825 Avenue W near the Birmingham CrossPlex and Valley Creek.
The department's original 5-story brick tower was constructed in 1961. That structure was demolished in 2017 for construction of the present tower and burn building. A groundbreaking for the present building was held on April 12, 2017.
References
- Robinson, Carol (March 27, 2017) "56-year-old Birmingham Fire and Rescue drill tower coming down to make way for new facility." The Birmingham News