Reminder:Ribbon Cutting Saturday For Alameda Fire House

ALAMEDA, CA — Would you like to see how your tax dollars are being spent?

The Alameda Fire Department and Public Works are holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour for the new Fire Station #3 and Emergency Operations Center. The grand opening will include light refreshments.

Meet Alameda Fire Chief Edmond Rodriguez who comes to Alameda with 29 years of experience.

The fire station is at 1625 Buena Vista Avenue/1809 Grand Street, Alameda. The event is this Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 from 1 - 3 p.m.

According tot he Fire Department, Fire Station #3 is a 9,000 square foot facility that houses one engine company and includes living quarters, two apparatus bays, a conference room, and a public lobby. This fire station has replaced the existing rented building.

The Emergency Operations Center is a two-floor, 3,400 square foot facility that provides a central command and communications facility for the City’s Emergency Operations team to serve the community in the event of a disaster. It includes offices, breakout rooms, restrooms, showers, and informational screens to provide timely information to emergency responders. It has an open, flexible floor plan with room for 50 individuals staffed from all City departments during a major emergency event.

-Image via Fremont Fire Department