NORTHEAST HOUSTON– Fire Station No. 56 on E. Little York Road, which has been under renovation and partial operation for the last year, reopened on Thursday of last week, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and entertainment by students from NFISD’s Fonwood Elementary School.
Fire Chief Terry Garrison welcomed the guests, which included Alvin Byrd from Councilman Jarvis Johnson’s office, pastor Maceo Dillard Jr. of Mt. Canaan Church, Asst. Chief Lisa Campbell, Sr. Fire Captain Dwight Allen, and Fonwood principal Edith Mahone.
In his remarks, Chief Garrison noted that Station No. 56 was a very active station in the community, falling in the top 1/3 in the city for calls for service.
The original station was built in 1972 on East Little York Road, and closed last year for asbestos abatement. However, using portable buildings, the firemen maintained service from this location during renovation work.
The interior of the building was completely rebuilt, and new paving and mechanical equipment was added outside the building.
During the reopening ceremony, entertainment was provided by Cheerleaders and Steppers from Fonwood Elementary School.