Salisbury welcomes new fire station

The old station was built in 1930 and served as a landmark for the city’s east side but as the station hit it’s 8th decade standing, it became what folks called less-then-fit, by modern standards. It was demolished in 2016.

This new facility is located just across the street. City officials say keeping the fire station location was not only important to the neighborhood but also important to the operations of the Salisbury fire department. The building was dedicated to former delegate, Norm Conway. Conway served as assistant chief at the old fire house for 53 years.

“We had a traditional hose uncoupling,” explained Salisbury’s mayor, Jake Day. “Instead of cutting a ribbon at a fire house, you uncouple a hose. And then the firefighters pushed their fire engine and fire lighter truck into the fire station and we had a nice ceremony.”

The fire house cost $4.1 dollars to build and Mayor Day says this is a symbol of how dedicated the city is to public service.