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March 21, 2006
Encino has a New Fire Station
Exactly one month ago, the community of Encino, in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, awoke to the cheers of local citizens, firefighters, and dignitaries celebrating the opening of Fire Station 83.
Still, the original 83s served the community well. Built in 1948, it housed an Engine Company, Emergency Lighting Unit, and was staffed by four firefighters. It's district included 6.57 square miles. When it was originally opened, the district was quite different from what you see today. Farms, gardens and agricultural businesses dominated the area, along with homes.
Today, 83s district is highly populated, with homes, apartments, schools, businesses, high rise buildings and extensive retail mini-malls. Built using funds from Proposition F, the new station covers more than 15,000 square feet, includes six apparatus bays, a workout room, and is visually one of the most stimulating fire stations ever built anywhere. Located at 4960 Balboa Blvd., the new station is almost directly across the street from its original older brother.
We invite you to check out our short video presentation on the opening of Fire Station 83. It is appropriate for computers and iPod devices that play video. You can also subscribe to future articles and video segments by clicking on the appropriate link. If you'd like to read more about the history of the original Fire Station 83, Firefighter and Spokesman Brian Humphrey has written a wonderful piece on the old station.
The Opening of Fire Station 83
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Video produced by Cameron and David Barrett, Wired Metro
Posted by dbarrett at March 21, 2006 08:19 PM
Comments
What a cool video! When does the next Fire Station open?
Posted by: Mike Quinn at March 28, 2006 03:13 AM
Just downloaded this to my iPod. Very cool.
Posted by: Harold Rizzo at April 1, 2006 05:34 AM
Awesome video. Are there videos of the museum?
Posted by: Mark Adams at April 4, 2006 07:16 AM
Brian and David both are good writers. Thanks for the very interesting and informative stories.
JA
Posted by: Jan Adams at April 19, 2006 05:13 PM
Brian and David both are good writers. Thanks for the very interesting and informative stories.
Posted by: Jan Adams at April 19, 2006 05:14 PM