Construction of the Chattanooga Fire Department’s newest fire station has been completed and firefighters will now be responding to emergencies in Lookout Valley and beyond.
At a brief grand opening ceremony Monday morning, Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield and Fire Chief Randy Parker symbolically dedicated the fire station by having Quint 3 drive through fire scene tape that is normally used on real fire scenes.
“I’m very pleased that we were able to provide such a nice fire station for these firefighters,” said the mayor. “This facility is environmentally friendly and very energy-efficient, which is in keeping with our overall philosophy of being a green city.” The mayor said the city is seeking LEED certification for the fire station. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design was developed by the U.S. Building Council to establish standards for environmentally sustainable construction.
Chief Parker said that Station 3, located at 4003 Cummings Highway, will be staffed with 15 firefighters working on three shifts. It will also house Quint 3. A quint is a modern fire apparatus that provides a pump, water tank, fire hose, aerial device and ground ladders.
Station 20, also located in Lookout Valley at 3003 Cummings Highway, will remain open and will house Squad 20. A squad truck is equipped not only for fire suppression, but also with specialized tools for vehicle extrication and other rescue situations.