After a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon, Gadsden firefighters moved into Station 7, spending their first night at the new station adjacent to Banks Park, according to Fire Chief Wil Reed.
The new station will enhance service to not just the immediate area, but to the whole city. Reed said the location will improve response time to the nearby Walnut Park Elementary School and Gadsden City High School.
Speaking on behalf of Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton, city Personnel Director Kerry Payne said the $1.7 million project was completed with American Rescue Funds. He noted the project had taken longer than the contractor wanted because of supply-chain challenges in getting materials.
Former Fire Chief Stephen Carroll was there to see the new station. Reed said he started the process of building the new facility.