The SIUE campus fire station has officially made its debut to the city of Edwardsville.
The station, located on Northwest University Drive, was the site of an official ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning as local citizens, SIUE representatives, public safety and city officials gathered to celebrate.
Edwardsville Fire Chief Rick Welle kicked off the celebration, giving thanks to all city staff, contractors, SIUE staff and public officials who were involved.
“There were a few times I woke up in the middle of the night, thinking 'Oh my goodness, what did we miss?' Fortunately, just as we do in fire service, when something like this needs to be accomplished, it works through teamwork,” Welle said.
“Today is a culmination of all of their work and I want to thank each and every one of them.”