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Southwest Atlanta gets a new fire station
Atlanta Fire Rescue will replace the current Station 25 with a modern facility built on the same site. Mayor Andre Dickens and other city leaders joined firefighters Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony.
ATLANTA - Atlanta Fire Rescue will replace the current Station 25 with a modern facility built on the same site.
What we know:
Mayor Andre Dickens and other city leaders joined firefighters Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony.
The updated firehouse will span 12,500 square feet and feature three bays for fire trucks. The two-story station is expected to provide more space and resources for firefighters serving the community.
What they're saying:
"Fire Station 25 will not only deliver protection, but also inspiration," said Andrea Boone, City Councilmember for District 10. "The City of Atlanta deserves the very best – safer streets, stronger neighborhoods, and a community bound together to by pride."
What we don't know:
City officials have not announced a completion date for the project.
The Source: Information in this article came from a release by city leaders and a FOX 5 crew attending the groundbreaking.