Safety in Prince George will take another step forward as Fire Hall #1 is nearing the end of its construction phase.
According to city officials, fire suppression crews and equipment are expected to move into the building while the facility should be activated by the end of the month.
In late December, administrative staff began moving into the building.
The new fire hall is located on Massey Drive.
During a referendum in October 2017, residents voted nearly 83% in favour of re-building Fire Hall #1.
“The building design itself will also serve to improve response times. Fire Rescue crews’ workspaces and living quarters are located in close proximity to the fire apparatus. This means that when the fire alarm rings, the firefighters are able to quickly access their gear, board the fire trucks, and leave the building,” said Fire Chief John Iverson.
“The new fire hall is able to house modern firefighting equipment and is built to modern, post-disaster standards, which is essential for the City’s main fire hall and emergency operations hub. The facility will also improve our ability to protect our firefighters with upgraded industrial hygiene and decontamination technology.”
Landscaping at the new facility is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.
The Fire Operations Communications Centre and Dispatch are scheduled to be operational in the fall.
Prince George City Council will receive a report on the new hall during their next meeting on Monday (11th).
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