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 Gov. Tod Engine House - This was the city's first fire station. It sat at the northeast corner of Boardman and Hazel. Construction was completed sometime in 1868. The station originally housed only the engine but with the organization of the Hook and Ladder Co. in 1871 the building next door was converted into an additional truck bay. It was closed and demolished to make way for the new Central Fire Station (No.1 (A)) in 1894. |
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No.1 (A) - The Central Fire Station was a sight to see. It was one of the most impressive stations in the city's history. Construction was completed in 1894 on the same spot as the Gov. Tod engine House first sat. It quartered the chief and asst. chiefs offices. It was condemned and closed April 14, 1932. It would be demolished shortly after. |
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 No.1 (B-Current) - Current Station 1 |
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No.2 (A) - The original Station 2 was at the southeast corner of Oak and Fruit. The wooden one-bayed firehouse was opened in February of 1888. It was almost identical to Station 3 (No.3 (A)). It was closed and demolished to make room for a new station 2 at the same location on June 18, 1949. |
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No.2 (B) - This brick one story firehouse was opened on April 1, 1950. It is a mirror image of Station 5 build less than a year prior. The station closed September 8, 1980 and still stands today. It has housed a minimum security prison and a local crime watch substation. |
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No.2 (C-Current) - Current Station 2 |
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No.3 (A) - The wooden station known as Station 3 was at the southeast corner of Thomas (now known as Arlington) and Foster. Opened in 1889, the station was originally one bay and housed a hose wagon. The second bay was added to provide room for a steamer. The station was closed and demolished in 1922 to make way for a new station at the same location. |
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No.3 (B) - Station 3 (B), built at the southeast corner of Thomas and Foster, and No.3 (C), Belmont and Emerson Place, are the same building just at different locations. It opened for use on July 11, 1922 and was shut down on January 14, 1934 to begin preparation for moving the building. So far no photos of Station 3 at this location have been found. |
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No.3 (C) - As part a WPA project the structure was moved from Thomas and Foster to the northeast corner of Belmont and Emerson Place during 1934. After the year-long move, it was remodeled, the extent of remodeling is unknown, and was again ready for active use on February 13, 1935. The station was closed on September 8, 1980 due to lack of funds. The building went on to house the Mahoning Co. Recycling Center offices. and was demolished in the late 80's or early 90's to build medical offices. |
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No.3 (D-Current) - Current Station 3 |
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No.4 - Station 4 was one of three identical stations built near the turn of the century. Opened in December of 1896, the station sat on the south side of Falls Ave. near Oak Hill. The architect for all three station was Owsley and Boucharle, a firm still in existence today. The basement of this station housed room for the department veterinary. The station was closed March 29, 1972 and sat vacant. After much debate by local residence as to whether the building was historic and should be preserved or an eyesore and demolished, the latter won out and the building was razed in May of 1975. |
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No.5 (A) - Station 5 sat at the northeast corner of Oakland and Superior in the Brier Hill section of the city. It was opened in January of 1897. The station was built to serve the quickly growing steel mills and worker's houses in the area. The station was demolished in late February of 1949 to make way for a new station (No.5 (B)). |
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No.5 (B) - Station 5 was opened on September 26, 1949. It was built at a cost of $47,000. It is a mirror image of Station 2 (B) which was built later the next year. On April 15, 1990 the station was closed due to city budget problems. There was talk of housing the fire department ambulance in the station but it was eventually sold and is now home to the Black Knights Police Association. |
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No.6 (A) - When this station went into service on December 9, 1896, it was identical to stations 4 and 5 (A). The station resided on the southside of Wilson Ave. near Jackson. As time progress the city saw the need for additional equipment due to the long distances from the other stations by horse to this area. A second bay was added to house a steamer. The station was closed on November 28, 1960 when the new Station 6 (B) opened and demolished sometime after. |
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No.6 (B-Current) - Current Station 6 |
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No.7 (Current) - Current Station 7 |
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No.8 - Station 8 at the southeast corner of Market and Fredrick (now known as E. Glenaven) was opened in July of 1908. It was the first station to house a piece of motorized fire apparatus. It closed June 6, 1991 when Station 8 and 13's districts were consolidated into the newly opened Station 2 (C). The station was home to the Police Department's Community Oriented Police offices and is currently occupied by the Knights of Columbus. |
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No.9 (Current) - Current Station 9 |
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No.10 - Station 10 was opened April 7, 1913 at the southeast corner of Mahoning Ave. and Eleanor Ave. It serviced the city's west side. It was closed on May 22, 1992 when Station 5 and 10's districts were consolidated into the newly opened Station 3 (D). The building housed the fire inspection bureau and is currently home to the Police Department's Training Division. Photo courtesy of Martyn J. Lipinsky. |
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No.11 - Station 11 was located on the southside of Poland Ave. near Jones Street. It opened on June 10, 1914. It served the part of the city known as Lansingville. The station's demise was brought about by the construction of the freeway system which allowed trucks from other stations to cover the area. It closed March 29, 1972. It housed the City Engineering Department until it was sold in July of 1982. It currently houses an auto repair shop. |
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No.12 (Current) - Current Station 12 |
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No.13 - Station 13 opened October 21, 1941 and is located at the southeast corner of Glenwood and Sherwood in the Fosterville section of the city. The architecture style is Art Deco. The station closed on January 29, 1992 when Station 2 (C) opened and its district and Station 8's district were consolidated. It is now home to the Rising Sun Lodge. Photo courtesy of Martyn J. Lipinsky. |
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 No.14 - Current Station 14 |
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No.15 - Current Station 15 |
