Forsyth County Fire Department hosted a hose uncoupling ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to mark the grand opening of the new Fire Station 15 (1725 Trammel Rd.), officially replacing the previous facility located on SR 20. Photos from the event can be found here.

The ceremony featured remarks from Chairman and District 2 Commissioner Alfred John, County Manager David McKee and Forsyth County Fire Chief Barry Head.

“The original Station 15 was never meant to be a long-lasting station but a temporary relief to the demand of the time,” said Fire Chief Barry Head at the ceremony. “The department having this new station serves the same mission as the original back in 1998 – saving those precious seconds in responding to the call and listening to the demands of the time.”

Construction of the new Station 15 was funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) VI and VIII programs as well as impact fees.

The completed replacement station is a 12,500 square foot, four-bay station, accommodating the personnel and equipment operating out of the facility and future growth. The station houses Engine 15, Swiftwater 15 and Med 15. The station’s design is based on a standard template for the County fire stations that has been improved over the years with Fire Station 11 being the primary model.

The original Fire Station 15 was built in 1998. The construction cost of the project is approximately $7 million. The general contractor for the station is Kevin Price Construction. The architect for the project is Croft and Associates.

The full ceremony will soon be available on the County’s YouTube channel and at www.forsythco.com.