The original Fire Station 3, located at 2995 N. Liberty Street, was completed in 1964 and has outlived the usefulness of its design. In addition to inadequate bays, dormitory space, HVAC system and storage, the facility contained no classroom space, physical training facility or laundry room. A bond referendum in 2018 provided the $4.7 million funding to build a new station.
The updated Station 3 includes:
New SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) maintenance room with a cascade filling station.
Individual dormitories which provide accommodations for female firefighters.
Cancer reduction showers for firefighters to wash off possible carcinogens without entering the living areas of the fire station.
Perimeter cameras for a safe and secure facility.
Fire Station 3, serving areas along the US 52 corridor, approximately from 14th Street north to Akron Drive, including Smith Reynolds Airport and the Fairgrounds, is the City’s 9th busiest fire station.