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[[Image:Birmingham_Fire_Station_4.JPG|right| | [[Image:Birmingham_Fire_Station_4.JPG|right|450px|thumb|Station #4]] | ||
:''This articles is about the current station in Oxmoor. For the historic station, see [[Birmingham Fire Station No. 4 (1926)]].'' | :''This articles is about the current station in Oxmoor. For the historic station, see [[Birmingham Fire Station No. 4 (1926)]].'' | ||
'''Birmingham Fire Station No. 4''' is a 3-bay [[Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service]] station on [[Oslo Circle]] in the [[Oxmoor]] neighborhood. | '''Birmingham Fire Station No. 4''' is a 3-bay [[Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service]] station on [[Oslo Circle]] in the [[Oxmoor]] neighborhood. | ||
The land for the station was donated by [[United | The land for the station was donated by [[United Ability]], a non-profit whose offices are located across the street. The station was designed in a rustic style featuring brick, stone and timber accents by architects [[Charles Williams & Associates]]. | ||
Ground was broken on [[February 28]], [[2011]] with Mayor [[William Bell]] and Fire Chief [[Ivor Brooks]] in attendance. The completed station was dedicated on [[July 24]], [[2014]]. | Ground was broken on [[February 28]], [[2011]] with Mayor [[William Bell]] and Fire Chief [[Ivor Brooks]] in attendance. The completed station was dedicated on [[July 24]], [[2014]]. | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
*Engine 4 | *Engine 4 2016 Sutphen Pumper | ||
*Brush Truck 4 | *Brush Truck 4 Ford F350 | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The station took the number designation of Retired [[Birmingham Fire Station No. 4 (1926)]], though the station does not cover the same territory as the original station. | The station took the number designation of Retired [[Birmingham Fire Station No. 4 (1926)]], though the station does not cover the same territory as the original station. | ||
The station originally had an Engine company, but Engine 4 became Quint 4 in January 2017 after a dedication ceremony in [[Linn Park]] for the new Stuphen SL75 quint truck. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euz7LvfUkxQ Groundbreaking] for Fire Station #4 on YouTube.com | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euz7LvfUkxQ Groundbreaking] for Fire Station #4 on YouTube.com | ||
[[Category:Birmingham fire stations]] | [[Category:Birmingham fire stations|04]] | ||
[[Category:2014 buildings]] | [[Category:2014 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Oslo Circle]] | [[Category:Oslo Circle]] | ||
[[Category:Charles Williams buildings]] | [[Category:Charles Williams buildings]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:47, 22 March 2021
- This articles is about the current station in Oxmoor. For the historic station, see Birmingham Fire Station No. 4 (1926).
Birmingham Fire Station No. 4 is a 3-bay Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service station on Oslo Circle in the Oxmoor neighborhood.
The land for the station was donated by United Ability, a non-profit whose offices are located across the street. The station was designed in a rustic style featuring brick, stone and timber accents by architects Charles Williams & Associates.
Ground was broken on February 28, 2011 with Mayor William Bell and Fire Chief Ivor Brooks in attendance. The completed station was dedicated on July 24, 2014.
Equipment
- Engine 4 2016 Sutphen Pumper
- Brush Truck 4 Ford F350
History
The station took the number designation of Retired Birmingham Fire Station No. 4 (1926), though the station does not cover the same territory as the original station.
The station originally had an Engine company, but Engine 4 became Quint 4 in January 2017 after a dedication ceremony in Linn Park for the new Stuphen SL75 quint truck.
References
- Chambers, Jesse (July 24, 2014) "Birmingham opens new fire station in Oxmoor area, fulfilling a 'commitment to the community'." The Birmingham News
External links
- Fire Station #4 at cwilliams-arch.com
- Groundbreaking for Fire Station #4 on YouTube.com