HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — City officials welcomed Hendersonville community members to a special celebration on Friday for the grand opening of Fire Station 1 right in the heart of downtown.

The whole community was invited to the ceremony and a walk-through of the new fire station.

Fire Station 1 replaces the previous station at 851 North Main Street, which was “no longer adequate for the growing Hendersonville Fire Department,” according to a release from the city.

The new station houses three companies and their battalion chiefs, corresponding living quarters, restrooms and shower facilities in addition to administrative offices, life safety division offices and a fire department training room.

Sept. 20, 2024 – City officials welcomed Hendersonville community members to a special celebration on Friday for the grand opening of Fire Station 1 right in the heart of downtown.
Sept. 20, 2024 – City officials welcomed Hendersonville community members to a special celebration on Friday for the grand opening of Fire Station 1 right in the heart of downtown.
Sept. 20, 2024 – City officials welcomed Hendersonville community members to a special celebration on Friday for the grand opening of Fire Station 1 right in the heart of downtown.
Sept. 20, 2024 – City officials welcomed Hendersonville community members to a special celebration on Friday for the grand opening of Fire Station 1 right in the heart of downtown.
Sept. 20, 2024 – City officials welcomed Hendersonville community members to a special celebration on Friday for the grand opening of Fire Station 1 right in the heart of downtown.
Sept. 20, 2024 – City officials welcomed Hendersonville community members to a special celebration on Friday for the grand opening of Fire Station 1 right in the heart of downtown.
Sept. 20, 2024 – City officials welcomed Hendersonville community members to a special celebration on Friday for the grand opening of Fire Station 1 right in the heart of downtown.
Sign welcoming people into downtown Hendersonville

Designed by ADW Architects and constructed by Edifice General Contractors, construction of the 19,745 square foot station began in January 2023, the city says.

The building is equipped with three full-length/pull-through apparatus bays and one half-bay to accommodate one ladder truck, two fire engines, and a quick response vehicle. Features also include photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, rainwater harvesting & irrigation system, permeable pavers, and stormwater improvements.

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