Con Fire Announces Major Repair Project At Station Built In 1951

MARTINEZ, CA — The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is preparing to start a major repair project at a Martinez fire station constructed in 1951.

Since the 1950s, the size and weight of fire apparatuses — engines, trucks, etc.— have grown. Some minor repairs have been undertaken but did not permanently solve the problem. To provide a safe and efficient fire station, Con Fire will replace failing concrete in the apparatus bay and front drive ramp of Station 14, located at 521 Jones St. in Martinez.

"This major repair represents a substantial investment in our facility and will ensure its reliability and safety for years," Con Fire spokesperson Lauren Ono said.

Construction will start Thursday, April 4 and Con Fire expects it to be completed within 90 days. Ono said Con Fire services will not be interrupted or reduced during this time.

Starting Wednesday, April 3, the crew and apparatus from Station 14 will temporarily operate out of Station 12, 1240 Shell Ave., in Martinez, while the work is done at the crew's home station on Jones Street.

Ono said Station 14's fire engine and truck will maintain their radio and placard identification as Engine 14 and Truck 14 while they operate out of Station 12 — continuing to serve the Martinez community.