Fort Worth’s Fire Station 16 Relocation: When Will It Open?

Fort Worth’s Fire Station 16 is relocating from Geddes Avenue to Lovell Avenue in the Como neighborhood. The new facility broke ground on October 16, 2024, and is expected to be completed by December 2025. How will this move impact emergency response times and the community?

Aerial view of the Como neighborhood showing the old Fire Station 16 location (marked in red) and the new site at 5701 Lovell Avenue (marked in green).

Why Fire Station 16 is Moving

Fire Station 16 has served the city since 1965, but its outdated design no longer meets modern fire department needs. The new location, at 5701 Lovell Avenue, replaces the former Edmondson’s Fried Chicken site, a local business from the same era.

The station’s new design prioritizes:

Faster response times to serve Fort Worth’s growing population.

Enhanced facilities for firefighters, including modern equipment and living quarters.

Improved accessibility for emergency vehicles.

Fort Worth Fire Station 16 in 2018, located at 5933 Geddes Avenue. This station, built in the 1960s, will be relocated and the building demolished by December 2025.

How the Site Has Transformed

The Como neighborhood, established in the late 19th century, has undergone significant changes. Once a thriving African American business hub, the area has seen waves of development and renewal. The relocation of Fire Station 16 represents a new investment in Como’s safety and infrastructure.

The former Edmondson’s Fried Chicken site was a local staple but had been vacant for years. Its demolition cleared the way for this modern fire station, ensuring a better-equipped emergency response team for the community.

What’s Next?

With construction expected to wrap up by December 2025, Fort Worth residents can look forward to a state-of-the-art fire station enhancing emergency services in the Como area.

The Edmondson’s Fried Chicken building in 2018, located at 5701 Lovell Avenue. This site will be the new home for Fire Station 16, with construction completion expected by December 2025.

Last Updated on February 13, 2025 by F. E. Mufute

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