With a dedication prayer by department chaplain Gary Cole and a few turns of brass fire hose couplings by Chief Randy Ratcliff (retired) and Board Vice President Vernon Dover, the West Buncombe Fire Department officially opened its new Station 2 at 724 River View Church Rd. on Saturday, February 15th.
Fire Chief Dennis Fagnant explained crews have been operating out of the station for about a month and a half but needed time to move in, equip, and work the inevitable kinks out before they were ready to invite guests.
“We will hold an open house for our public to come and tour this state of the art facility this spring when the weather is a little more hospitable but this station is always open. Come over, knock on the door, and our firefighters will be happy to provide a tour!” says Fagnant.