New interior stairways have been installed and the interior finish work continues. The installation of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, appliances, & fixtures is ongoing. Exterior site work also continues.
This centrally located facility, the home of Engine 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Fire Prevention, Tech Services, PSIT (Public Safety Information Technology), the Command Staff and Administrative Offices, was originally occupied in February of 1934. Reopening is planned for fall of 2026.
CFD photos from Monday, June 8, 2026 show the progress
The classic facade has been preserved as exterior site work continues
The apparatus floor
Fire apparatus has crossed the threshold hundreds of thousands of times in 90+ years
New patrol desk
Separate firefighter and fire officer rooms and company offices are located around the perimeter of floor 2
The poles will be in "airlock" type enclosures as part of a redundant system to maintain air quality on the upper floors
An electric substation has been installed (behind the barrier) in order to meet 21st century power demands of the building
The 489 Broadway wing will house Admin staff, some Fire Prevention, Tech Services, and PSIT