Birmingham Fire Station No. 14
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.
History
The original Fire Station No. 14 was located at 535 8th Avenue West. The station was constructed in 1926. After construction of the new station, the old building was demolished. The original lettering from the front of the old station currently hang on a plaque inside the new station.
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 will have a brick exterior, a slate roof, and environmentally-friendly design details. Ground was broken for the project in March 2011.
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." 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