Seattle's fire station 5 will be closing in two weeks, as construction of the new Seattle waterfront seawall completely isolates it. The station sits on the Eliot Bay side of the wall so all access, and utilities will be cut off.
As of now, Engine 5 will be relocating to station 2, 4th Avenue and Battery Street. Fire Rescue Boat 5 will be unmanned and moved up to the Bell Harbor Marina, Alaskan Way at Pier 66. Engine 5 will continue its responsibility of manning FRB5.
The fireboat Leschi (FB4) and crew will be moved to temporary quarters on pier 91 near the Magnolia Bridge. At this time it is unknown if station 5 will one day reopen in its present state or if it will be replaced with a new building.
As of now, Engine 5 will be relocating to station 2, 4th Avenue and Battery Street. Fire Rescue Boat 5 will be unmanned and moved up to the Bell Harbor Marina, Alaskan Way at Pier 66. Engine 5 will continue its responsibility of manning FRB5.
The fireboat Leschi (FB4) and crew will be moved to temporary quarters on pier 91 near the Magnolia Bridge. At this time it is unknown if station 5 will one day reopen in its present state or if it will be replaced with a new building.