Not many people now living in Fishers remember the old small block building located next to the old Archers Meat Market on 116th Street that served the old Town of Fisher for many years.  That building was replaced in 1991 by the Fire Headquarters building next to City Hall.

Now that the population of Fishers has grown to at least 92,000 based on the latest U.S. Census figures, the Fire Headquarters Building will need to be replaced.  After an independent engineering study, it was clear the Fire HQ structure is beyond repair.  The only option is to demolish the building constructed in 1991 and rebuild it from scratch.

In order to get that done, the Fire Department needs a new headquarters, as well as facilities and space for the fire crews working out of the headquarters station.  As a result, the city has arranged for a temporary station to be used at the Fuel Tank facility, located west of State Road 37, just north of 126th Street.

The move to the temporary location will begin on Friday, January 18th.

The city has expanded the fire and EMS services over the years to include a dive rescue team, specialty rescue, hazardous materials, Community Paramedicine, mental health emergency duty officer, as well as expanded medical and educational services.

“City and department officials’ primary concern and course of action is to assure the citizens of Fishers, specifically those within the response area of this station, that services will not be interrupted or unduly delayed,” said a Fishers Fire Department news release.  “Rather than move personnel to other stations and leaving a “hole” in the response area, Mayor Scott Fadness and Fire Chief Steven Orusa evaluated all possibilities to make sure the community and the crews needs will be met.  Through a partnership with Indy Fuel, those needs are being met and services the community deserves will continue during this process. City and department officials’ primary concern and course of action is to assure the citizens of Fishers, specifically those within the response area of this station, that services will not be interrupted or unduly delayed.  Rather than move personnel to other stations and leaving a “hole” in the response area, Mayor Scott Fadness and Fire Chief Steven Orusa evaluated all possibilities to make sure the community and the crews needs will be met.  Through a partnership with Indy Fuel, those needs are being met and services the community deserves will continue during this process.”

In March, the headquarters building demolition will begin and construction of a new, larger fire headquarters on the same site, will begin shortly after. Total construction of the Headquarters/Station 91 building is estimated between 16-20 months.