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The outside of Provo Fire Station No. 21 is shown Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

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Provo Fire & Rescue Chief Jeremy Headman and Mayor Michelle Kaufusi cut the fire hose in a celebratory ceremony for Fire Station No. 21 on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

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A vintage fire engine is shown during a celebratory opening for Fire Station No. 21 in Provo on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

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Provo Fire & Rescue officials salute outside of the new Fire Station No. 21 on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

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In a dedication to public safety with burgeoning population growth in mind, the City of Provo has a new fire station located in the heart of downtown.

Standing in front of a vintage fire engine, Provo Fire Chief Jeremy Headman, along with Mayor Michelle Kaufusi and Deputy Mayor Isaac Paxman, celebrated the opening of Fire Station No. 21 on Saturday.

Provo Fire Station No. 21 replaces the old fire station built in 1971.

The original facility had fallen into despair and was in need of modernized upgrades to keep up with a growing population.

In the early 1970s, Provo’s population was just under 55,000 people. More than five decades later, around 120,000 residents call the city their home.

“With this new station, Provo Fire will now have more depth and capability to respond to emergencies,” Headman said.

The new 12,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art station will house fire apparatus, including a ladder truck, a critical addition that will enhance Provo Fire & Rescue’s depth and capability in responding to emergencies, a press release said.

Headman said the downtown station is in the city’s busiest district and adding a new engine will play a vital role in getting firefighters out to incidents when every second matters in saving property and lives.

Kaufusi said the $6.5 million fire station is not just an investment in the city’s readiness to respond in critical situations, but also an investment in community safety.

“When the alarm sounds, these walls will launch heroes into action — heroes who respond with bravery, skill and compassion to keep our community safe and sound,” she said. “Our firefighters are not only our protectors, they’re our neighbors, our friends and our families.”

Fire Station No. 21 is located at 80 South and 300 West.