Fire Rescue Station 50 Grand Opening

The City of Marco Island held an official Grand Opening of new Fire Rescue Station 50. All were welcome to the ceremony which included an invocation, pledge of allegiance by young Emily Bowden, remarks by Council Chair Greg Folley and Craig Bryant of Manhattan Construction, as well as Fire Chief Byrne. The building itself took years to plan and approve. BSSW Architects were tasked with designing this Emergency Operation Center which could sustain flood and hurricane force winds. It took 20 months to build at an approximate cost of $12.5 million. 

After ceremoniously raising the flag and ringing the bell, there was a ‘fire hose uncoupling’ by officials, a new firehouse dedication instead of the standard ribbon cutting. Tours of the new facility were offered as well as lunch and refreshments.  

More Station 50 Info:  

• 4100 Calls per year 
• Advanced Life Support 
• 18,000 population in its service area 
• Six apparatus includes engines, rescue and other service vehicles
• FEMA code Plus Project
• Rated for winds 205 mph 
• Floor elevation of 12 feet
• Water storage tank (4700 gallons)
• Fuel island for City Vehicles (8000 gallons) 
• City IT Data Center
• Three Story Training Tower