August 6, 1992

White River celebrates fire station opening

       White River Township firefighters will officially open their new Fire Station 2 on Saturday.  An open house is planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new fire station, at 398 Meridian Parke Lane. All events are open to the public.  The building has been in use since April 1 but was recently completed. The official opening of the building marks the end of a two-year quest for a new fire station to serve northern White River Township.
A ribbon-cutting is set for 11:30 a.m., followed by a free hog roast, with serving beginning at noon.  Three safety and rescue demonstrations are planned. A Lifeline helicopter from Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis will arrive at 12:15 p.m.; a demonstration on power line safety by PSI Energy is set for 2 pm.; and an auto extrication demonstration is set for 3p.m.  Free blood-pressure screening also will be offered, and information will available on upcoming classes in the area on cardiopulmonary resuscitation.  The station is located at the west side of the Meridian Parke shopping center, at the southwest corner of Fairview Road and Meridian Parke Lane.  In the first photo below, firefighters Josh Roberts, left, and Ed Frederick polish an engine outside the new station.  In the second photo, Captain Carey Slauter does paperwork in the new communications office.  See a related story and photo HERE.  (Reprinted with permission from the Daily Journal)

           

           

  
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