VIDEO: Panama City Beach firefighters moved into a new station on Hutchinson Boulevard near the Alf Coleman intersection, marking another expansion of fire services as the city continues to grow.
The new station replaces one built in 1985 and can house up to seven firefighters at a time. All fire, ladder trucks, and support vehicles fit inside a covered area.
The Panama City Beach Fire Rescue Department has grown alongside the city, creating the need for upgrades to serve more residents and visitors. This marks the second new fire station to open in Panama City Beach this year. Station 31 opened in August.
“Just the space, you know. Our old station was very small. We definitely loved it; it had a good firehouse feel to it, but we’ve got plenty of room here, and these guys are very happy about that. We’re very proud. Very thankful,” said Captain Garrett Jackson. The station maintains a minimum of five firefighters available during each shift and is built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane.
