Huntsville Fire & Rescue opens new fire station to boost safety and services in west Huntsville

Published on August 1, 2024

Huntsville leaders officially opened Fire Station No. 20, a new facility designed to improve public safety response in one of the city's fastest-growing areas and help homeowners save on insurance premiums.

"This station is something we've needed for a long time to serve one of the fastest-growing parts of Huntsville," Chief Howard McFarlen said. "It will ensure a faster response time to everything from fires and medical emergencies to crashes and storm response. The new station will also expand the City's ISO Class 1 rating to the northwestern portion of the City, reducing insurance rates in the area."

Fire & Rescue Chief Howard McFarlen cuts the ribbon to formally open Fire Station 20 with assistance from City Administrator John Hamilton, left, and District 5 Council Member John Meredith, center.

Located at 13175 Burgreen Road, Madison, Fire Station 20 is a two-bay, 6,858-square-foot facility. It includes the captain's office, two captain bedrooms, seven private bedrooms, kitchen, dayroom, dining room, exercise room, turnout gear room and laundry room.

Nola | VanPeursem Architects designed the station, which was built by Pearce Construction Company.

[Link]Fire Station 20 is located at 13175 Burgreen Road, Madison. City officials cut the celebratory ribbon on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, to formally open the station.

"The men and women of Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) are heroes who protect lives and property," Mayor Tommy Battle said. "We are excited to open the new fire station and create a more efficient department that can better serve residents and businesses in northwest Huntsville."

Fire Station 20 is the City's second in Limestone County; Station 18 is located on Greenbrier Road and District 5 Council Member John Meredith thanked the Administration and fellow City Council members for expanding HFR's presence in the area.

"Constituents asked for better fire protection in this part of the city and now they have a facility that will significantly enhance fire safety and emergency services for those living in the westernmost portions of our city," Meredith said.

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