Roanoke City firefighters say goodbye to two stations

By: Lindsey Ward | WSLS 10
Published: June 19, 2010

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ROANOKE - Two fire stations that have been second homes to Roanoke City firefighters will soon close, but not without a proper send off.

Open houses were held at Roanoke’s Fire Station 9 and Old Station 5 Saturday afternoon.

Retirees, firefighters and their families came out to get a last look inside before the stations close their doors.

One retired firefighter couldn't remember exactly how old he was in a photo taken sometime in the 60s.

Another reminisced about the years he spent as captain at Old Station 5.

"For 15 years it was a big part of my life. Just want to come, see it again. See the guys that are here. See the changes,” explained Marvin Huddleston.

Roanoke Fire-EMS will move into the new station 5 on Orange Avenue Tuesday.

A grand opening will be held June 28th.