Firefighters in their dress blues started to gather near their assigned positions.
Firefighters aligned along side of new Rescue 1
The crowd was larger than expected, but the ceremony began at 9:00AM sharp.
Selected firefighters - Both active and retired were invited to say
a few words about their memories of working at Old Central.
It was hard to not get emotional about this historical event.
The time came for the speeches to end.
The Honor Guard performed with precision.
The station flag was lowered, folded and given to Mayor Hightower.
The doors closed ending the ceremony.
Dedication of Dallas W. Greene, Jr. Central Fire Station.
Inside, the food tables were well decorated and the food was ready.
Balloons were ready to be released when the bay doors were opened.
The balloons gave me a lift.
District Chief Conley & Signal 51's Mike Lowe pressed
the buttons to open the bay doors at the completion of
the dedication.
The crowd enters the newly dedicated station.
It was also the last day for Station 13 on Market St.
Engine 13 is assigned to New Central until their new
station is completed.
