Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Fire Station 16
Staff Report / FTWlocal.org
The Fort Worth Fire Department will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 16 on October 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The event will take place at the future site located at 5701 Lovell Avenue in Fort Worth.
The ceremony is open to the public and will feature several special guests, including Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Councilmembers Michael D. Crain and Jared Williams, City Manager David Cooke, Assistant City Manager Dana Burghdoff, and Fire Chief Jim Davis. The event will be emceed by Estrus Tucker, a lifelong community member and leader in Como.
The new Fire Station 16 is part of the City of Fort Worth's 2022 Bond Program. The current station, located at 5933 Geddes Street and built in 1965, will be demolished once construction of the new facility is complete. The city purchased a one-acre site for the new station at the northeast corner of Lovell Avenue and Horne Street for $2.27 million.
The new station will be a 3-bay, 2-story double company facility, which will also serve as the headquarters for Battalion 5. It is designed to provide significant upgrades in technology, housing, and facilities, enhancing the safety of the firefighters. Station 16 currently serves the Como, Lake Como, and Ridglea neighborhoods, averaging over 5,000 runs a year.
For more information, you can visit the Fort Worth Fire Department’s website.
Source: Fort Worth Fire Department | Fort Worth TX
Source Type: EMS
Source Location: Fort Worth
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