New Phoenixville Fire Station Celebration Saturday

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Phoenixville Fire Department invites the public to a dedication of its new fire station with a parade beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20.

The festivities will begin with a parade starting at the current station on 177 Church St. and marching to the new station at 150 Paradise St..

The festivities will include housing of the emergency vehicles in the new building and more.

The parade will march along Main Street, turning left onto Smithworks Boulevard, and heading across the newly constructed bridge, to the new station.

The station was funded with a $1.75 million state grant and a $15 million bond that borough obtained in 2020 for the station and to replace the civic center, 123 Main St.

The new station has an office and support space, six-bay drive-thru apparatus room, and an indoor and outdoor training capabilities.

The parade will feature:

• Color guard by Phoenixville VFW Post 1564
• Irish Thunder Pipes and Drums
• Horses, a throwback to early days when horses were used to pull fire apparatus.
• U.S. Flag arch

Souvenirs and refreshments will be provided.