About the Fire Department |
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Anchorage Fire and EMS, which was
founded by Eugene Straus in 1911, provides fire protection coverage
to the area on a 24-hour basis with at least six state-certified
firefighters on duty at any given time. Each of these firemen are
also cross-trained to handle any type of medical emergency that
could occur. The current firehouse, which is reminiscence of a little red school
house, was built in 1979 and has been constantly renovated ever
since, due largely to the growing needs of the community. The station
is situated in the heart of the Anchorage "Business District"
and adjacent to City Hall. The apparatus bay, kitchen and administrative
offices are on the first floor and the dormitories and classrooms
are on the second floor. |
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About the district |
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| The Anchorage Fire Protection district
consists of a small four-square mile area in eastern Jefferson County.
The district is primarily made up of large, multi-story residential
structures, with a few businesses, churches and a school rounding
up the area. Since many of the residents are third- and fourth-generation
"Anchorites", most everyone knows everyone else. Though
only minutes away from major shopping and business districts, Anchorage
still maintains it's small-town charm. Over the years the city has been awarded several "Tree City USA" honors,  which
is understandable if you've ever taken a stroll through the village.
It's also a very friendly place to live. On the peaceful, tree-lined
streets you're as apt to find a person riding a horse or a child riding
a bike or a fitness-minded jogger as you would a car or truck. The people that live in Anchorage are also very community-minded. From the city-wide block parties like Anchorfest and Dancing in the Streets to the community-theatre productions at Anchorage school, you'll find that living in Anchorage is a bit more like living in a little town than a suburb of a thriving metropolis. They still wave to the police and firemen as they pass by the station and it's not unusual to have them stop by just to chat or hear the latest small town gossip. If you'd like a map of the area you can click here to browse an online version or here to print out a street map of the area. |
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Though we still love to have volunteers, the department is comprised
of paid personnel. If you would like to volunteer, please feel free
to give us a call or stop by the station.
