PHOENIXVILLE — The Phoenixville Fire Department held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new fire station on Paradise Street.
A parade from the current station in Church Street to the new station started the day’s celebrations, followed by the opening of the building and the positioning of fire engines and ambulances at the new station.
“Corps” is a traditional ceremony in the fire service, during which new apparatus is pushed into the station three times – once for God, once for country and once for the fire department.
A ribbon cutting ceremony featuring local and state elected officials along with firefighters was held at the new fire station at 150 Paradise St. The new station is located along French Creek, just east of the Babe Ruth League’s Deson Field.
Riders on two white horses lead a parade of fire engines to the new station. (Barry Taglieber – for MediaNews Group)Phoenixville Council President Jonathan Ewald, Mayor Peter Urscheler and Fire Chief Iman Brazunas were among the dignitaries who cut the ribbon for the new fire station. (Photo by Barry Taglieber – for MediaNews Group)Phoenixville Fire Chief Iman Brazunas rings the bells during the ceremony. (Photo by Barry Taglieber – for MediaNews Group)Tyler Freese, president of Phoenix Hose, Hook & Ladder Company #1, leads the way as firefighters watch the ceremony. (Photo by Barry Taglieber – for MediaNews Group)Firefighter Tammy Hopple marches with her colleagues at the Phoenixville Fire Department for a housewarming ceremony. (Barry Taglieber – for MediaNews Group)Members of the Phoenixville Fire Department pose for a group photo outside the new fire station. (Photo by Barry Taglieber – for MediaNews Group)All of Phoenixville’s fire engines participated in the parade leading up to the housewarming ceremony. (Photo by Barry Taglieber – for MediaNews Group)
