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Saturday, May 30, 2009 | 
This week's groundbreaking for new Fire Station 82 in Hollywood gives us an opportunity to highlight the LAFD projects made possible by Proposition F, the November 2000 bond measure overwhelmingly approved by Los Angeles residents to replace 19 existing Fire Stations and construct one new Fire Station.
Cost savings through Proposition F oversight have made it likely that one additional replacement Fire Station can be constructed with remaining funds.
The Los Angeles Fire Department is pleased to provide a status update regarding the twenty-one above mentioned Fire Stations, as well as two non-Prop F projects.
Here is a current overview:
- Fire Station 89 (North Hollywood), Regional Station at the current location of 7063 Laurel Canyon Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony on August 20, 2003 marked the start of construction on an apparatus storage facility and training classroom. That work was completed in August 2004 and a Grand Opening ceremony was held on December 9, 2004. Fire Station expansion will use Proposition Q funds.
- Fire Station 77 (Sun Valley), Standard Station at 9224 Sunland Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony on October 24, 2003 marked the start of construction on a new 6-bay fire station. The new station opened for service on June 22, 2005. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on September 17, 2005.
- Fire Station 83 (Encino), Standard Station at 4960 Balboa Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony on April 26, 2004 marked the start of construction on a new 6-bay fire station. The new station opened for service on January 19, 2006. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on February 26, 2006.
- Fire Station 5 (Westchester/LAX), Regional Station at 8900 Emerson Avenue. A groundbreaking ceremony on May 13, 2004 marked the start of construction on a new 7-bay fire station, apparatus storage facility and classroom. The new station opened for service on April 13, 2006. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on June 24, 2006.
- Fire Station 65 (Watts), Standard Station at 1801 East Century Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony on May 10, 2004 marked the start of construction on a new 6-bay fire station. The new station opened for service on July 20, 2006. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on September 30, 2006.
- Fire Station 59 (Sawtelle/West LA), Regional Station at the current location of 11505 West Olympic Boulevard. Construction of a training and apparatus storage building was completed November 1, 2006. A Grand Opening ceremony to recognize that project and a Fire Station expansion utilizing Prop Q funds was held on April 14, 2007.
- Fire Station 114 (Van Nuys Airport), LAFD Air Operations and Airport Rescue Firefighting facility at 16617 Arminta Street at Van Nuys Airport. A groundbreaking ceremony on June 26, 2004 marked the start of construction for a multi-role facility that provides airfield emergency response as well as serving as the operational base and maintenance site for all LAFD helicopters. The station opened for service on March 8, 2007. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on May 31, 2008.
- Fire Station 81 (Panorama City/North Van Nuys), Standard Station and Drill Tower at 14355 Arminta Street. A groundbreaking ceremony on June 14, 2004 marked the start of construction on a new 7-bay fire station, drill tower, recruit training center and apparatus storage facility. The station opened for service on March 19, 2007. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on July 14, 2007.
- Fire Station 62 (Mar Vista), Standard Station at 11970 West Venice Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony on October 17, 2005 recognized the June 2005 start of construction on a new 6-bay fire station, which opened for service on May 29, 2007. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on January 5, 2008.
- Fire Station 84 (Warner Center/Woodland Hills), Regional Station at 21050 Burbank Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony on September 9, 2004 marked the start of construction for a new 7-bay fire station, apparatus storage facility and classroom. The station opened for service on September 18, 2007. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on November 1, 2008.
- Fire Station 36 (San Pedro), New Satellite Fire Station at 1005 North Gaffey Street. A groundbreaking ceremony on May 2, 2005 marked the start of construction on the new 3-bay station, which opened for service on July 8, 2007. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on November 10, 2007.
- Fire Station 43 (Palms), Standard Station at 3690 Motor Avenue at Regent Street. A groundbreaking ceremony on February 6, 2006 marked the start of construction for a new 6-bay fire station that opened for service on September 25, 2007. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on August 16, 2008.
- Fire Station 87 (Granada Hills), Regional Station at 10124 Balboa Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony on September 19, 2005 marked the start of construction on a new 7-bay fire station, apparatus storage facility and classroom that opened for service on November 11, 2007. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on May 3, 2008.
- Fire Station 67 (Playa Vista), a non-Prop F new Standard Station at 5451 Playa Vista Drive. A groundbreaking ceremony on December 16, 2004 marked the start of construction on a new 7-bay fire station that opened for service on October 15, 2007. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on February 16, 2008.
- Fire Station 13 (Koreatown/Pico-Union), Standard Station at 2401 West Pico Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony on July 10, 2006 marked the start of construction on a new 6-bay fire station that opened for service on August 5, 2008. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on February 28, 2009.
- Fire Station 21 (South Los Angeles), Regional Station at 1192 East 51st Street behind the existing station. A groundbreaking ceremony on April 3, 2006 marked the start of construction on a new 6-bay fire station, apparatus storage shed and classroom that opened for service on November 18, 2008. A Grand Opening ceremony date is soon to be confirmed.
- Fire Station 4 (Civic Center), Standard Station and Dispatch Center at 450 East Temple Street. A groundbreaking ceremony on January 19, 2006 recognized the start of construction on a new 7-bay fire station, Fire Dispatch Center and City EOC. The Fire Station element of this multi-faceted project opened for service on December 2, 2008 and a Grand Opening ceremony was held on October 17, 2009. The in-service date for the new Fire Department Dispatch Center has yet to be scheduled.
- Fire Station 78 (Studio City/Valley Village), Standard Station at 4041 Whitsett Avenue. A groundbreaking ceremony on October 23, 2006 marked the start of construction on a new 6-bay fire station that opened for service on September 30, 2008. A Grand Opening ceremony was held on January 18, 2009.
- Fire Station 31 (Sylmar), a non-Prop F new Standard Station at 16320 Foothill Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony on November 1, 2006 highlighted the Department's intent to construct a new Neighborhood Fire Station serving the far north San Fernando Valley. A completion date has yet to be determined.
- Fire Station 64 (South Los Angeles), Regional Station at 10811 South Main Street. A groundbreaking ceremony on February 15, 2007 marked the start of construction on a new 7-bay fire station, apparatus storage shed and classroom that opened for service on July 7, 2009. A Grand Opening ceremony has yet to be scheduled.
- Fire Station 94 (Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw), Regional Station at current location, 4470 Coliseum Street. A groundbreaking ceremony on February 21, 2008 marked the start of construction for an enhanced facility that includes an expanded Fire Station, apparatus storage building and multi-purpose room. Completion is scheduled in December 2009.
- Fire Station 82 (Hollywood), will consist of a unique 3-story Fire Station with underground parking at 5769 Hollywood Boulevard, as well as an annex constructed at the site of the current station at 1800 North Bronson Avenue. A groundbreaking ceremony on May 28, 2009 marked the start of construction at the Hollywood Boulevard site. Completion is scheduled for February 2011.
- Fire Station 7 (Arleta), is to be an additional replacement station made likely through availabile Proposition F funds. A site for new Fire Station 7 has yet to be selected.
Comprehensive information regarding each Proposition F Fire Station project, including construction photos, can also be accessed via a detailed monthly report in PDF format.
If you have questions or concerns about the Proposition F Projects listed above, please visit:
..or call the LAFD Proposition F Team directly at (213) 202-3455.
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
6 comments:
Thanks for sharing the updated information concerning the construction of the new fire stations in Los Angeles.
I am looking forward to the grand opening in the later part of 2008 for Fire Station 4 in the Civic Center section of LA. I hope that I will be able to attend. It is nice to know that a new OCD (Fire Dispatch Center) will be forthcoming. The LAFD Firefighter/Dispatchers deserve a state of the art facility.
Ashley Rogers
LAFD Fire Buff
Camarillo, CA
What is going on with new Fire Station 31 in Sylmar? I've been by the site several times since the Grand Opening Ceremony in November of 2006, but the Vector Control Center is still there, and nothing looks changed since that date.
LA Fireman, new Fire Station 31 in Sylmar is a non-Proposition F Standard Station. As such, it is progressing differently than those mandated by and managed pursuant of Proposition F.
While much time has passed since the groundbreaking, there is not yet any word beyond the scheduled July 2009 completion date mentioned above.
If our office is made aware of a more specific or accurate date, we will be sure to post it here. Of course, you will also see early mention of such in a primary vacancy teletype sent to all work locations.
I hope this information helps. Thanks for writing!
Fraternally Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
I hear a lot of dispatches of engine 121, truck 121, engine 123, etc. Where do those apparatus come from? There are no such stations listed on LAFD's official Neighborhood Fire Stations site list, and what does the jump in numbers mean (jumping up from 114 for example, all the way to the 120s)? Thank you so much for taking a moment to explain.
LAFD Enthusiast
Anonymous 11:37,
Your ears are not deceiving you. If you take a quick look at the radio frequency guide for our agency, you will note that the "Los Angeles Regional Fire/Rescue Communications Center" dispatches for both the Santa Monica Fire Department and Los Angeles Fire Department on shared frequencies.
A roster of the SMFD stations appears here, and you will quickly note they cover the number range you mention.
As for the numbering of LAFD stations... such has typically taken place sequentially over our Department's proud 122 year history, but ultimately comes down to choices made by the incumbent LAFD Administration.
There are several former station numbers awaiting reassignment, such as 22, 30, 31, 32, 45, 54, etc.
I hope this information helps. If you have more buff questions, please feel free to stop by one of the LAFD Museums or visit your Neighborhood Fire Station.
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
Please remember this message thread pertains to 'Fire Stations', specifically the construction of new facilities in Los Angeles funded by Proposition F.
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
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