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Anna, Texas celebrates the grand opening of its second fire station
The state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance emergency response and public safety
On August 23, 2024, the city of Anna, Texas and Anna Fire Rescue celebrated the grand opening of the new Fire Station Two. The event, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony (unplugging the fire hose), drew city officials, representatives from Crossland Construction, Conduit Architecture and local residents.
Funded by a voter-approved bond, the 21,000-square-foot station features six traction apparatus bays, sleeping quarters for up to 10 personnel and a smart station alarm system. Strategically located within the Villages of Hurricane Creek development, the station is set to improve response times across the city. The new station also houses a museum featuring a vintage 1948 fire engine and a 9/11 memorial plaque, which was unveiled during the ceremony.
Mayor Pete Cain and Fire Chief Ray Isom, along with other dignitaries, spoke on the importance of the new facility to the community. “This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant improvement in the city's emergency response capabilities,” it said in a statement. official statement. The ceremony ended with the symbolic disconnection of a fire hose, followed by a tour of the station and an open house for attendees.
After the event, Anna Fire Rescue expressed gratitude to a Facebook postthanking the citizens of Ana, the city council, American Centurion and all parties involved for their contribution to the successful opening of the station. “We are proud and ready to serve,” the post concludes.
To see more photos of the opening ceremony, visit Anna Fire Department Facebook page.
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