History of the Atlanta Fire Dept.

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Here is how I remember the story, as it was told to me. I am not 100% sure (or even 50%) so corrections are welcome...



There were plans to replace Station #21. At some point, an accident occurred where Truck #21, the Mack backed through the rear wall of the station and compromised the integrity of the structure. The land on Roswell Road was either available or already owned by the city. Rather than repairing a station that was already destined to close, they decided to replace the station. Station #32 at the airport had recently been planned or built. They simply took the plans for the airport station and built it in Buckhead. That is why there is an airport style station in Buckhead. In the interim, Engine and Ladder #21 ran out of Station #39 and Battalion #6 ran out of Station #29 at Monroe and I-85.