Stations

In the past throughout the country, the firehouse has been the heart of a community. Today, fire stations are now the heart of a community's readiness for an emergency or disaster... and the home of the men and women who save lives and property. Gainesville Fire Rescue has seven fire stations, each with personnel on duty 24 hours a day and ready to respond.

Fire Station 1 - 427 S Main Street , is the largest fire station in the city and was built in 1962. It was in the early 1990's that the traditional fire poles were taken out of the stations for health concerns caused by exposure to diesel fumes. Station 1 is the home of Engine 1, Tower 1, Squad 1 and District 1, as well as Department's Technical Rescue Trailer.

Fire Station 2 - 2210 SW Archer Road , is the home of our hazardous materials team. Located adjacent to the UF campus and near Shands Hospital, it provides emergency services to the university, the city, and part of the urban area in Alachua County. Station 2 houses Engine 2, Tower 2 and Hazmat 2.

Fire Station 3 - 900 NE Waldo Road , is the home of the busiest engine company in the city. To accommodate a larger engine, the area where the truck was parked was converted into a gym, and two drive through bays were constructed. Thanks to these efforts, a reserve engine is now housed there as well, so if a crew needs to swap out for maintenance or there is a need to activate another engine company, a unit is ready to go. Engine 3 is housed here, though many times it is out on the road on calls.

Fire Station 4 - 10 SW 36th Street , has a deceptive appearance. Though it appears as a real eye-catcher, it was actually designed as a fallout shelter. The exterior walls and roof are poured concrete 12 inches thick, and is built to withstand the worst nature can offer. Station 4 is the home of Engine 4 and District 2.

Fire Station 5 - 1244 NW 30th Avenue , is another station that has had a significant renovation. Years ago, Station 5 housed Engine 5 and Truck 5. But in the 90's these two units were consolidated into one unit as Quint 5. In order to maximize the space needed for a new ladder truck, the bay of Station 5 was lowered and remodeled. Most recently, Quint 5 is in service as a dual function response unit, it can operate as a pumper or a ladder at fire scenes, as well as carry extrication equipment.

Fire Station 6 - 3681 NE 47th Avenue , is the fire station at the Gainesville Regional Airport. Station 6 is staffed by firefighters especially trained for aircraft emergencies. Not only is Station 6 the home of Crash 61 and Chemical 62, but also Utility 6 and the Mass Casualty Support Unit.

Fire Station 7 - 5601 NW 43rd Street , is the "new kid on the block"... built in 1980, Station 7 was pretty much the only building in the middle of fields and woods. Today, however, Station 7 is situated in one of the fasting growing areas in Gainesville. With recent annexations and infill developments, the call load for this area continues to rise each year. Station 7 is the home of Engine 7.