After 39 years at a downtown location that was never designed as a fire station, the No. 1 Station has been moved to a city-owned site at 14th Street and 26th Avenue. Bonds totaling 3 million dollars were issued and the new station was completed in May of 2000.The facility includes traditional firefighting functions and also houses the city's fire administration and inspection departments. A firefighters museum is centrally located on the first floor of the facility. The apparatus room consists of five bays, including three drive-thrus, a hose drying tower, and locker/equipment storage areas. An overhead vehicle exhaust system is utilized in the apparatus bay and ventilation fans are provided in the hose drying tower.

Central Fire Station located on 14th Street and 26th Avenue

The apparatus room consists of five bays with three drive-thrus.

The firefighters enjoy the kitchen and resting area.

Firefighters sleep in their own room provided with a locker for each shift.

The brass pole makes for a fast exit to the bays.