The People and Events of the 1960's

November 1960

Third Fire Station Opens

In November of 1960, a new fire station was erected in Fletcher Hills at 795 Tyrone.

This station replaced one at 2363 Center Place which was acquired from the Fletcher Hills Fire Protection District as part of an annexation into the city.

The split level station cost approximately $53,000. It houses a single engine company and along with the usual amenities, boasts a large workshop.

Circa 1969

City's First Ambulance Built by

Fire Department

In 1969, in an effort to provide the city with its own ambulance, a Pontiac station wagon was purchased.

The wagon, by the hands of the fire fighters, and with the assistance of a local body shop, transformed the vehicle into a first class ambulance.

The "guppy" as the ambulance was called served the city for several years and was staffed by advanced first aid personnel.