[quote name='Nollie Neill Jr' post='188571' date='Feb 12 2008, 13:32 ']ODHFS held it's annual meeting a few weeks ago in the Richmond area. On Sunday several of us toured Station # 1 in Richmond.
Attached are some photos, the squad was out on a run. It has a nice old house in the historical district area. I'm sure some of you can fill in the information.
Nollie[/quote]
Station 1 was built in 1961. Having been in operation as a paid fire company since October 25, 1858 and as a volunteer company for about 50 plus years before that. The old station 1 was located across the park from where it is located now, but on N. 25th Street. When this station opened, Truck 2 moved from 18th and grace Sts and Engine 2 from 21st and E Main Sts into the new house.
It is also headquarters for the 1st Battalion too.
Attached are some photos, the squad was out on a run. It has a nice old house in the historical district area. I'm sure some of you can fill in the information.
Nollie[/quote]
Station 1 was built in 1961. Having been in operation as a paid fire company since October 25, 1858 and as a volunteer company for about 50 plus years before that. The old station 1 was located across the park from where it is located now, but on N. 25th Street. When this station opened, Truck 2 moved from 18th and grace Sts and Engine 2 from 21st and E Main Sts into the new house.
It is also headquarters for the 1st Battalion too.
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"