City officials celebrated the completion of a new environmentally friendly fire station Thursday.
Fire Station 52 is located along North Torrey Pines Road on the northwest corner of UC San Diego’s campus.
The $22.2 million station is the first of its kind to house an electric fire apparatus and rapid electric vehicle charging station, which supports the city’s Climate Action Plan goals. It is two stories tall, has more than 14,000 square feet and is part of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s battalion 5.
“This project exemplifies what can be achieved through strong collaboration and community partnership, particularly between the City of San Diego and UC San Diego,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla.
The facility has three bays for trucks and other fire apparatus, sleeping quarters for nine, offices for firefighters and the battalion chief, a kitchen, gym and on-site parking.
“One of my main goals is to make sure our firefighters have the resources they need to protect our communities,” said Chief Robert Logan. “I’m very pleased to be able to continue to improve our protection coverage in this area. This collaborative effort between the city and UC San Diego will not only benefit our staff and the community, but the environment, as well.”
UCSD gave San Diego $20.5 million for the project, as well as the land. The electric fire truck cost $2.1 million and was paid for by the city.
City News Service contributed to this report.
