The city of Visalia Wednesday, Oct. 9 celebrated the grand opening of Visalia’s newest fire station, Station 56.
Located at 1315 South Lovers Lane, the Station is approximately 6,800 square feet and includes living quarters for crews and the two apparatus space, which houses the engines.
After a welcome by Battalion Chief Tom Van Grouw, Mayor Brian Poochigian congratulated Visalia Fire on the project and thanked them for their service.
Chief Dan Griswold lead the group of City Council members, Visalia Fire staff and local dignitaries in a fire house uncoupling, instead of a traditional ribbon cutting, to mark the official opening of the Station.
Station 56 is the new home of Engine 56, which was previously stationed on the CAL FIRE Tulare campus just south of the site. Now open and operational, Station 56 serves Visalia and the greater community.
“So if you’re curious what this station or any of our other stations look like, ring on the doorbell, knock on the door. If our crews are available and aren’t busy or aren’t out at a call, I’m sure they’d be happy to give you a tour and answer a few questions,” shared Chief Griswold.
Station 56 was made possible by Visalia voters and funding from Measure N, the Visalia Essential City Services Measure.
