Central Fire Station, 713 1st Avenue SE 

Description:

• The former Central Fire Station was destroyed by the June 2008 flood.  
• The new facility will serve as the City of Cedar Rapids Emergency Operations Command Center and house the Fire Department administrative offices and training classrooms.
• An engine, truck, rescue and specialty vehicles will respond from this centralized location.
• This location will provide ready access to I-380 and First Avenue, which will allow efficient response routes to all areas of the community.

Estimated Timeline:

• July 2012 - Construction begins
• Summer 2013 - Construction complete

Funding Sources:

• $5 million state I-JOBS grant
• $14.4 million FEMA repair funds

Project Cost Estimate: $19.4 million