Birmingham Sets Aside $3M for New Fire Station

BIRMINGHAM, MI – Birmingham is a step closer to getting a new fire station to replace a 1955 structure reinforced recently with I-beams to support the ceiling and the weight above it.

The Birmingham City Commission voted, 7-0, last week to accept bids for a new fire hall to replace the aging Chesterfield Fire Station off West Maple Road, The Birmingham Eccentric reports.

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Fire Chief John Connaughton, who explained the need for the reinforcing I-beams, said there’s no “question this station has outlived its life expectancy in terms of brick and mortar.”

Its bays will house multiple fire engines, rescue units, hazardous materials trucks, utility vehicle, small boat and trailer, and supplies.

Living quarters for up to four firefighters, and will include separate quarters, locker rooms and showers for female firefighters, facilities that aren’t currently available.

The city has set aside $3 million for construction of the fire station, which city officials expect to be operational by August 2017.

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