2008 Challenge, Week 16: Richmond Fire Station No. 7

This week, I headed over to Richmond Fire Station No. 7 to continue my series of fire stations for the 2008 Challenge. At the previous fire stations, everything was closed up and there was nobody to be seen. However, this time, the doors were open and the firefighters were inside. This station is staffed by three firefighters (down from what used to be a staff of 12). I met Bruce Tinloy, Dan Linstad, and Carolyn Conry, the firefighters that were on shift at the time.

Carolyn was kind enough to give me a tour of the fire station, and allowed me to take photographs inside the station. As a result, this week’s entry to the 2008 Challenge has four shots.

Equipment at Richmond Fire Station No. 7

Station No. 7 is the only Richmond fire station that still has a fireman’s pole

Portraits of Richmond’s firefighters hanging on the stairwell wall

Vintage rescue equipment hanging on the wall of the fire station

Thanks to Bruce, Dan, and Carolyn for taking the time to show me around the station and answer my questions!