Federal grant will help renovate Atlanta Fire Station 16

The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) received $500,000 in federal funding to help renovate the Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 16.

Sponsored through the 5^th Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Congressional District Office, the grant will reinvent Fire Station 16, originally built in 1963, on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard.

“(The) funding announcement is a major milestone for our organization and for public safety as we continue to support the personal and professional lives of the brave men and women of Atlanta Fire Rescue,” said Taos Wynn, president and CEO of Atlanta Fire Rescue. Foundation in a press release. “We are grateful to Congresswoman Williams and her office for recognizing the importance of investing capital in Atlanta’s fire and emergency response ecosystem and the goal it serves residents and their community.”

“Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 16 is an important part of our history; as this was a mission for Atlanta’s first Black firefighters serving the communities of Vine City and English Avenue,” said Congresswoman Williams. “Secure $500,000 in community project funding for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation to make critical investments in public safety, while building on the legacy of the pioneers who called Fire Rescue Station 16 home of Atlanta, is important not only to the 5th Congressional District, but to all of Atlanta.

“As AFRD Fire Chief, we are honored to receive this remarkable award to assist in the renovation of Fire Station 16. This investment not only improves and modernizes the facility, but it helps to the legacy of those who came before us,” said AFRD Fire. Chief, Roderick M. Smith in the release. “These renovations will help maintain the delivery of world-class firefighting services while preserving the rich history of our department.” We extend our deepest gratitude to Congresswoman Nikema Williams and the 5th Congressional District office for their continued support of our mission to save the lives of Atlanta residents.