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2 Station 1 (Fire Central), 300 West Cushing Street, Opened in 1881 as Bell Tower, North of Courthouse (See separate section on Bell Tower) (Was not actually a Fire Station but was a meeting place and a storage place for the volunteers who had no apparatus.) 1883, 111 N. Church Avenue, (Demolished) 1909, 142 South Sixth Avenue, (demolished 1973) Served as headquarters for 63 years) 1972, 265 South Church Avenue, (Presently Tucson Museum of Contemporary Art) 2009, 300 South Fire Central Place, Apparatus Stationed at Station 1 as of 2011 Battalion 1 Engine 1 EC1 Engine 2 Ladder 1 Paramedic 1 Haz Mat 1

3 Station 1 (Fire Central), 300 South Fire Central Place, , 111 N. Church Avenue (Demolished) 1909, 142 South 6th Avenue

4 Station 1 (Fire Central), 300 South Fire Central Place, , 265 S. Church Avenue Today, 300 West Cushing Street

5 Station 1 (Fire Central), 300 South Fire Central Place, Today

6 Station 1 (Fire Central), 300 South Fire Central Place, 85701

7 Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, 85701

8 Courtesy TFD Annual Report 1981: Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, 85701

9 Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, Courtesy The Smoke Signal, December 2008, No. 85, Vintage Tucson Postcards by David Snell:

Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, 85701 Treasure Land A Story, Vol. 1, J. Geo.

10 Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, Treasure Land A Story, Vol. 1, J. Geo. Hilzinger, Tucson, Arizona Church street location, mixed color horses.

11 Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, Courtesy The Buehman Studio-Tucson In Focus, 1995, by Arizona Historical Society:

12 Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, Courtesy Al Ring personal post card collection, unknown date:

13 Unknown dates, courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts:

Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, 85701 Courtesy The Smoke Signal, December 2008, No.

Pettit Architect that a great reduction can be made according to the new specifications. It was upon motion of A. Levin seconded by C. T.

14 Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, Courtesy The Smoke Signal, December 2008, No. 85, Vintage Tucson Postcards: April 2, 1883, City Minutes: The proposition of building City Hall, jail and Engine House was then taken and it appearing from the communication of Mr. Pettit Architect that a great reduction can be made according to the new specifications. It was upon motion of A. Levin seconded by C. T. Etchells resolved that proposal for bids be published for the week to be done according to the plans and specifications the week to be let in Section as a whole to be at the option of the Council until the 9th day of April 1883 at 10 o clock a.m. where the bids will be opened. The Council reserving the right to reject any and all bids.

15 April 4, 1883, City Minutes: Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, The time having arrived for opening bids for the contract for building City Hall, Engine House and City jail, the following bids were received and opened: W. H. Gayner offered to do the painting and finishing the material for. H. McCarly offered to do the plumbing and gas fitting for $ W. J. Doherty s bid for building City Hall and all for $5, and for Engine House was $3581: Total $ W. R. Geesens bid for change on main building City Hall and of Engine House is to be plastered outside it will cost $ Upon motion of A. Levin seconded by C. S. Etchells it was resolved that the contract for building the City Hall, Engine House and Jail be contracted to W. J. Doherty in and for the sum of $9135.oo as per his proposal, said building to be built and material furnished in conformity with the plans and specification as amended by Mr. Leatherwood now on file in this office. Said W. J. Doherty enter into a bond with the City in the sum of $ for the faithful construction and completion of the building within four months

16 July 3, 1883, City Minutes: Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, 85701

17 Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, August 6, 1883, City Minutes: Discussion on payment for new City Hall and Engine House.

18 August 8, 1883, City Minutes: Station 1, 111 N. Church Avenue, 85701

19 July 10, 1907, Tucson Daily Citizen:

20 March 10, 1908, City Meeting: The Fire Committee requested further time to investigate and report on the proposed new Fire apparatus and building and upon motion of Cooper seconded by Hutchism the meeting was ordered adjured to tomorrow evening March 12, at 7:30 p.m.

March 12, 1908, City Meeting: New Engine, Building, Alarm system Upon motion of Partridge seconded by Martin it was ordered that the City Clerk be directed to advertise for bid for following Fire

21 March 12, 1908, City Meeting: New Engine, Building, Alarm system Upon motion of Partridge seconded by Martin it was ordered that the City Clerk be directed to advertise for bid for following Fire Department supplies. One third size steamer and equipment, 3000 feet 2 1/2 hose, a complete Gamwell Ten Box Fire Alarm system successful bidder to take pay for same in Fire Department 30 year 4 1/2% interest baring Bonds at par and also to purchase for cash at par enough more of said Bonds to make $25,000 the total amount of the Fire department Bond issue.

22 May 4, 1908, City Meeting: Upon motion of Cooper seconded by Bail the matter of the location of the proposed Central Fire Station was referred back to the Building and Land and The Fire Committee:

23 May 5, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

24 May 16, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

25 May 20, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: May 21, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

26 May 23, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: May 25, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

27 May 25, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

28 May 25, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

29 May 25, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

30 May 30, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: June 2, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

31 June 1, 1908, City Meeting: Councilman Partridge chairman of the B & L Committee asks further time in which to report on the selection of a location for the purposed new Central Station and the same was granted.

32 June 2, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: June 22, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

June 22, 1908, City Meeting: Central Fire Station The Clerk states the object of the meeting is to be for the consideration of the report of the Fire & B & Land Committees and any other business that

33 June 22, 1908, City Meeting: Central Fire Station The Clerk states the object of the meeting is to be for the consideration of the report of the Fire & B & Land Committees and any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Councilman Partridge Chairman of the Building and Land Committee make verbal report that the B & L and Fire Committee to whom was referred the matter of selecting a sight for the proposed new Central Fire Station had thoroughly investigated the matter and recommend as such building sight the triangular part of Washington Park fronting on 12th Street between 5th Avenue and Sixth Avenue and further recommend that the building in not to cost to exceed $7, and that the city clerk be directed to advertise for Bids for the Plans for said building and upon motion Rasmessen seconded by Bail the report was adopted.

34 June 23, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: June 24, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

35 July 4, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: July 6, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

July 6, 1908, City Meeting: A petition signed by a number of property holders adjutant and adjoining Washington Park protesting against the building of an Engine or Fire House on said Park and

Councilman Partridge Chairman of the B & L Committee asked to withdraw the former recommendation of the Committee to build a Fire house in Washington Park and upon his motion seconded by Martin the

36 July 6, 1908, City Meeting: A petition signed by a number of property holders adjutant and adjoining Washington Park protesting against the building of an Engine or Fire House on said Park and requesting the building of a Fire House and City Hall combined in said Park was read. Councilman Partridge Chairman of the B & L Committee asked to withdraw the former recommendation of the Committee to build a Fire house in Washington Park and upon his motion seconded by Martin the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for plans for a City Hall and Fire House combined to be located in Washington Park upon Roll Call on the motion the vote resulted as follows Councilman Bail vote aye Having received 3 votes in the affirmative and 3 in the negative the Mayor votes aye and cast the deciding vote.

37 July 7, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: July 11, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

38 July 7, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: July 11, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

39 August 1, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: August 4, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

40 August 3, 1908, City Meeting: Site for Central Fire Station

41 September 17, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

42 Top photo, 1909, Central, TFD

January 18, 1909, City Meeting: Chief Barkley reported that he had bought one horse at Hanshman and that within the coming week he would go to Gilbert Valley when he would undertake to purchase two

Upon discussion of Chairman Partridge report relation to the erection of a permanent Fire House the question of the location of both a fire house and City Hall was evolved.

43 January 18, 1909, City Meeting: Chief Barkley reported that he had bought one horse at Hanshman and that within the coming week he would go to Gilbert Valley when he would undertake to purchase two more horses for the Fire Department thus completing the purchase of the three horses for the new steamer. Upon discussion of Chairman Partridge report relation to the erection of a permanent Fire House the question of the location of both a fire house and City Hall was evolved. Drachman stated that only $15, was available in his judgment an advised waiting another year or two for action on same. Jacobus stated that the present plans were designed for the City Park, but that the people are opposed to the erection of a City Hall and Fire House in ay public Park. After a general discussion on Fire Matters The Fire House and City Hall site, the Mayor suggested that as this Opened up the whole question of the erection of the City Hall and Fire House and as that subject was of great importance and involved several issues it should be deferred and made the main business of the next meeting whereupon Monday Evening January 25th 1909 was set aside for that purpose in the main.

44 January 12, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

January 25, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Martin states that the intention of the Council Meeting tonight was to take up the matter of the Fire Station, combined City Hall and Fire station in the

45 January 25, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Martin states that the intention of the Council Meeting tonight was to take up the matter of the Fire Station, combined City Hall and Fire station in the mill, and as Chairman of the building and Land Committee there were two propositions to consider. That we utilize the property belonging to the City, or a site in Washington Park which also belongs to the City for a combined Fire station and City Hall or otherwise to purchase other available private property as the Council may see fit. The wish of the Committee is that something be done and to put it up to the Council

46 January 25, 1909, City Meeting: The Clerk read communication from private owner to site to the City for Fire House. City Hall and Fire House sites as follows: From the Southern Arizona Bank & Trust Co for $6, Lot 8 Block 257 from Mrs. Kate A. Kroger for $20, property on corner of 5th Avenue Broadway and Herbert street also a telegram in answer to letter stating she would not sell the N. West corner separately and from Wm. Houston for $ with $7, with out improvements on Lot 3 More on Fire House Location

47 January 25, 1909, City Meeting: More on Fire Station Location

48 January 25, 1909, City Meeting: More on Fire Station Location

49 January 25, 1909, City Meeting: Bought lot 8 block 257 from Southern Arizona Bank & Trust Co. Agreed to advertise for plans for new Fire Station

50 January 26, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

51 January 27, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

52 January 30, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: February 2, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

53 February 1, 1909, City Meeting: Upon motion of Councilman Martin seconded by Councilman Partridge it was unanimously ordered that the plans for the Fire House is submitted by approval and adopted and the city Clark be instructed to advertise for bids.

54 February 8, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: February 15, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

February 15, 1909, City Meeting: Plans and specifications wee submitted by Holmes and Holmes and after some discussion upon motion of Councilman Martin seconded by Councilman Myers the same were

55 February 15, 1909, City Meeting: Plans and specifications wee submitted by Holmes and Holmes and after some discussion upon motion of Councilman Martin seconded by Councilman Myers the same were accepted Carried and so ordered. Upon motion od Councilman Partridge seconded by Councilman Myers the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for sealed proposals for the erection of the Fire House on South 6th avenue which said advertisement the following was to be embodied. That each proposal shall be made on a form to be had upon application to the architects, the same to be accompanied with a certified check for $ to be forfeited should the bidder fail to execute a contract for the work and furnish a sufficient and satisfactory bond, within 10 days after written notice of the acceptance of his proposal, also that copies of the said Plans and Specifications may be had at the office of said Architects at No. 7 east Pennington St. Upon motion of Councilman Myers seconded by Councilman Drachman it was resolved not to consider bids from Local Contractors not licensed. Carried and so ordered

56 February 16, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: February 19, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

57 February 19, 1909, Arizona Daily Star:

March 1, 1909, City Meeting: Bids for new Fire Station, Dan

T. Davidson against the awarding of the contract for the

58 March 1, 1909, City Meeting: Bids for new Fire Station, Dan Evans was awarded contract for $7, March 15, 1909, City Meeting: The protest of T. T. Davidson against the awarding of the contract for the erection of the Fire Station to Dan Evans was read and upon motion of Councilman Jacobs seconded by Councilman Drachman the same was laid on the table.

59 March 2, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: April 3, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

60 April 5, 1909, City Meeting: Discussion on Contract for New Fire Station

61 April 5, 1909, City Meeting: Discussion on Contract for New Fire Station

necessary hardware for the doors of the new Fire Station.

62 April 7, 1909, City Meeting: Salaries Bills Allowance Councilman Martin also recommended that the Building and Land Committee be empowered to purchase the necessary hardware for the doors of the new Fire Station. The discussion with architect about setting building back so doors can swing a certain way, and other matters of construction.

63 April 8, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

64 April 9, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

65 April 9, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

66 April 24, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: April 26, 1972, Tucson Daily Citizen:

67 April 29, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen

68 May 3, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen

69 May 4, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen

70 May 8, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen May 13, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen

71 May 15, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen June 5, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

June 8, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Martin of the Building and Land Committee also reported that the Fire House has been completed and accepted by the Committee and suggested that the Insurance

That it is customary in fire stations to have a relief man employed to release men at meal times and give the regular men 2 days off a month.

72 June 8, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Martin of the Building and Land Committee also reported that the Fire House has been completed and accepted by the Committee and suggested that the Insurance thereon be increased. That the Gamwell Alarm System will be completed about June 25th That it is customary in fire stations to have a relief man employed to release men at meal times and give the regular men 2 days off a month. Upon motion of Councilman Monier seconded by Councilman Jacobus the Fire House was accepted. Upon motion duly made and seconded the Clerk was instructed to increase the Insurance on the new Fire Station $1, Upon motion of Councilman Drachman seconded by Martin the Building Inspector was instructed and given power to assist in getting bids and attending to the construction of the sewer to connect the New Fire station.

June 8, 1909, City Meeting: Upon the suggestion of the Mayor that insomuch as the City has control of the new Fire Station and should protect it against fire.

73 June 8, 1909, City Meeting: Upon the suggestion of the Mayor that insomuch as the City has control of the new Fire Station and should protect it against fire. Chief Barkley stated that the Hose Wagon and Hook & Ladder truck could replace in the Station is soon as a telephone was installed in the Station and that he would have a man sleep their until this was done. Upon motion of Councilman Martin seconded by Councilman Myers the Building and Land Committee was instructed to complete the Fire Station and with full power to act.

74 June 8, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: June 10, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: June 12, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

75 June 10, 1909, Arizona Daily Star:

76 June 15, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

77 June 22, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: June 25, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

78 June 24, 1909, City Meeting: See next page

79 June 24, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Disherman as Chairman of the Fire Committee stated that the new Fire House is now occupied by the Department that the small gas heater on the Engine is a mere gas stove and that in case of a fire at a short distance there would be a delay of several minutes before steam could be had and the Engine in operation that this heater is now located on the side of the Engine is bar, that he was not in a position at present timed to recommend any particular kind of heater but thought a small for the purpose available: Also that the coal now used is poor quality being full of slate and shale and recommended the purchase of Cinder Coal which is expensive but thought it available to have the best Further stating the Daniel Maye the Engineer is on a leave of absence from the SP. Co. that he has spoken to Mr. O Leary who has been after Mr. Maye to return to work, that as an employee of the R.R. he would make from $130 to $140 per month and that if the salary was raised Mr. Maye would like to remain in the service of the City and recommended that his salary be raised from $100 to $ per month. Also that the Clerk has been instructed to send to El Paso for a copy of the rules governing the department one of which and most important in regard to the use of Liquor in or about the Department Buildings and recommended the adaption of the El Paso Rules. Councilman Martin of the same Committee brought up the matter of a Steward. Councilman Disherman stated that he has advised with the Chief of the Department and as the By Laws of the Tucson Volunteer Fire Department provide for a steward he as Chief had named Harry Parker and in view of the extra duties of this position besides taking care of his 3 Engine horses recommended that his salary be also raised. Upon motion of Councilman Mayers seconded by Councilman Jacobus the salaries of Engineer Daniel Mayes was raised from $ to $ per month and of Harry Parker Driver of Engine form $85.00 to $ per month both effective July 1st Upon motion of Councilman Martin seconded by Councilman Jacobus the Fire Committee was instructed to look into the matter of a Steam Heater with power to act. October 5, 1909, City Meeting: Chairman Disherman of the Fire Committee reported on the defective condition and failure of the flooring in the stalls in the Fire House and recommended that Cement floors with plank covering be put in and on the report of Fire Chief Barkley recommending the purchase of 1 1/2 dozen rain coats for use in the Department. Chairman Disherman stating that this was above all the extra expense that the Fire Department would have to receive for the present year. After discussion by the Mayor and Council and Fire Chief and upon motion duly made and seconded it was ordered that the Fire Committee be authorized to proceed with the necessary work and purchase.

80 July 13, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: August 9, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

81 December 9, 1909, Arizona Daily Star:

82 September 7, 1912: Deed from Catherine Collier Hesse & Fritz Hesse to Tucson Volunteer Fire Department, for it principle place of business, for $2,100.00, lot No. (12 in block (259), 6th Avenue

83 September 7, 1912: Deed from Catherine Collier Hesse & Fritz Hesse to Tucson Volunteer Fire Department, for it principle place of business, for $2,100.00, lot No. (12 in block (259), 6th Avenue

84 September 7, 1912: Deed from Catherine Collier Hesse & Fritz Hesse to Tucson Volunteer Fire Department, for it principle place of business, for $2,100.00, lot No. (12 in block (259), 6th Avenue

85 September 7, 1912: Deed from Catherine Collier Hesse & Fritz Hesse to Tucson Volunteer Fire Department, for it principle place of business, for $2,100.00, lot No. (12 in block (259), 6th Avenue

86 September 7, 1912: Deed from Catherine Collier Hesse & Fritz Hesse to Tucson Volunteer Fire Department, for it principle place of business, for $2,100.00, lot No. (12 in block (259), 6th Avenue

87 September 7, 1912: Deed from Catherine Collier Hesse & Fritz Hesse to Tucson Volunteer Fire Department, for it principle place of business, for $2,100.00, lot No. (12 in block (259), 6th Avenue

88 September 7, 1912: Deed from Catherine Collier Hesse & Fritz Hesse to Tucson Volunteer Fire Department, for it principle place of business, for $2,100.00, lot No. (12 in block (259), 6th Avenue

89 September 7, 1912: Deed from Catherine Collier Hesse & Fritz Hesse to Tucson Volunteer Fire Department, for it principle place of business, for $2,100.00, lot No. (12 in block (259), 6th Avenue

October 5, 1909, City Meeting: Chairman Disherman of the Fire Committee reported on the defective condition and failure of the flooring in the stalls in the Fire House and recommended that

Chairman Disherman stating that this was above all the extra expense that the Fire Department would have to receive for the present year.

90 October 5, 1909, City Meeting: Chairman Disherman of the Fire Committee reported on the defective condition and failure of the flooring in the stalls in the Fire House and recommended that Cement floors with plank covering be put in and on the report of Fire Chief Barkley recommending the purchase of 1 1/2 dozen rain coats for use in the Department. Chairman Disherman stating that this was above all the extra expense that the Fire Department would have to receive for the present year. After discussion by the Mayor and Council and Fire Chief and upon motion duly made and seconded it was ordered that the Fire Committee be authorized to proceed with the necessary work and purchase. November 1, 1909, City Meeting: Chairman Disherman of the Fire Committee reported that the stalls in the Fire House had been renewed also that the name place and patch for the Engine had arrived and been placed on the engine. November 10, 1909, City Meeting: Chairman Disherman brought up the matter of the Old Fire Station and after discussion the Street Commissioner was ordered to tear down the building and to remove the salvage to the City Farm.

91 November 10, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: November 19, 1910, Tucson Daily Citizen:

92 November 21, 1910, Tucson Daily Citizen:

93 January 9, 1911, Tucson Daily Citizen:

94 June 21, 2013, TFD

95 Unknown date, believed to be in the 1920s, TFD

96 Unknown date, believed to be in the 1920s, TFD

97 Unknown date, believed to be in the 1920s, TFD

98 March 23, 1923, City Meeting: April 17, 1923, City Minutes: November 5, 1923, City Meeting:

99 April 1, 1923, Arizona Daily Star:

100 December 3, 1923, City Meeting: December 23, 1923, City Meeting:

101 Courtesy Arizona Fireman s Association, December 1929: 1909 Tucson Fire Department with all equipment

102 1917, Central, Seagrave, TFD

103 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, Unknown date, Central, Seagrave, TFD

104 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, Courtesy Arizona Fireman s Association, December 1929: Courtesy TFD Annual Report 1981:

105 Courtesy TFD Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, 85701

106 1928, TFD Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, 85701

107 Courtesy TFD Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, Unknown date, TFD

108 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, Courtesy Tucson Fire Department : 1935

Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, 85701 Around 1928-2007, Historic Photos of

109 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, Around , Historic Photos of Tucson, text and captions by Mike Speelman, Turner Publishing Company, Arizona Historical Society B#205198

110 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, Around , Historic Photos of Tucson, text and captions by Mike Speelman, Turner Publishing Company, Arizona Historical Society B#205193

111 Unknown date, Courtesy Ted Geare: Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, 85701

Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, 85701 Unknown date,

112 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, Unknown date, Courtesy Ted Geare: Believed to be October 1930, Chief Joe Roberts collection:

113 Unknown date, Courtesy Ted Geare: Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, 85701

114 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, October 18, 1930, Joe Roberts, courtesy Ted Geare:

Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, 85701

115 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, , Arizona Fire Fiter, March/April edition, courtesy Ted Geare:

116 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, , Arizona Fire Fiter, March/April edition, courtesy Ted Geare:

117 Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, , Arizona Fire Fiter, March/April edition, courtesy Ted Geare:

118 December 3, 1951, City Meeting: Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, New roof for fire central.

119 April 22, 1952, Tucson Daily Citizen: Station 1 (Fire Central), 142 South Sixth Avenue, 85701

Greater Tucson Fire Foundation Thanks you for taking an interest in Tucson Fire Department history This is one of many sections that contain information, documents, letters, newspaper articles,

120 Greater Tucson Fire Foundation Thanks you for taking an interest in Tucson Fire Department history This is one of many sections that contain information, documents, letters, newspaper articles, pictures, etc. They have been collected and arranged in chronological order or by a subject. These items were collected, organized and entered into a computerized database by Dave Ridings Assistant Chief Tucson Fire Department, Al Ring friend of the department, Greater Tucson Fire Foundation and with the help of many friends and fellow firefighters. All graphics have been improved to make the resolution as good as possible, but the reader should remember that many came from copies of old newspaper articles. This also applies to other items such as documents, letters, etc. Credit to the source of the documents, photos, etc. is provided whenever it was available. We realize that many items are not identified and regret that we weren t able to provide this information. As far as the newspaper articles that are not identified, 99% of them would have to be from one of three possible sources. The Arizona Daily Star, The Tucson Citizen and the Tucson Daily Citizen, for which we want to give a special thanks. Please use this information as a reference tool only. If the reader uses any of the information for any purpose other than a reference tool, they should get permission from the source. Should the reader have additional information on the above subject we would appreciate you sharing it with us. Please see the names and contact information on the 1st. TFD Archives page right below this paragraph.

Tucson Fire Department Station, 2 (Closed)

Tucson Fire Department Station, 2 (Closed) Station 2, 1040 North 4th Avenue, Closed Opened 1917, at 1040 North 4th Avenue One story building 1930 s Second story added 1950 Became Fire Prevention Bureau