FORT PIERCE — St. Lucie County Fire District officials marked the opening of Fire Station 19 on July 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a traditional apparatus push-in ceremony.
The new station, located at 7570 Pruitt Research Road in Fort Pierce, is intended to strengthen emergency response in the county's growing northwestern commercial corridor while improving access to Interstate 95 and Florida's Turnpike.
The opening ceremony brought together Fire Board members, elected officials, community partners, public safety agencies, Fire District leadership, firefighters, St. Lucie County Air Rescue personnel and residents.
According to the Fire District, Fire Station 19 was designed by Wannemacher Jensen Architects and built by Remnant Construction.
During the event, community members toured the station, with families and children meeting firefighters and exploring the facility.
Fire District officials said the station represents an investment in public safety and is expected to serve the growing area for years to come.