ORLANDO, Fla. — City leaders gathered this morning to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed Orlando Fire Department Station 6, a state-of-the-art facility built to serve neighborhoods surrounding the Orlando Executive Airport. The ribbon-cutting marks the latest milestone in the city’s multi-year effort to modernize fire stations across Orlando.
Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz, Interim Orlando Fire Chief Jason Revoldt, and dozens of Orlando firefighters joined residents and community members for the event, which showcased the department’s newest advanced-response facility.
Station 6, located at 3900 Showalter Aviation Street, replaces an older structure and is designed to support both airfield and neighborhood operations—earning its nickname, “In the Air or on the Ground.”
Modernized Station Prioritizes Health, Safety, and Response Times
City officials highlighted the station’s upgraded capabilities, which include enhanced technology, specialized apparatus bays, and facility features intended to improve emergency response times. The station will support fire and medical services in the Baldwin Park, Rosemont, and Dover Shores communities.
The new design also emphasizes firefighter wellness and cancer-prevention efforts, an increasingly central focus in the fire service nationwide.
Key features include:
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Modern architectural design and integrated technology to streamline operations and improve response efficiency
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Dedicated living and working spaces built to support mental and physical wellness
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Expanded decontamination areas, aimed at reducing exposure to carcinogens and hazardous materials
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Acoustic separation between living quarters and active operational spaces to improve rest and recovery for first responders
“This station represents our commitment to giving Orlando firefighters the tools, space, and safety measures they need to continue providing world-class service,” Mayor Dyer said during the ceremony.
Public Artwork Unveiled at the Ribbon Cutting
Attendees also saw the debut of “Climb,” a new public art installation by nationally recognized sculptor David Boyajian. The piece was designed specifically for Station 6 and reflects the station’s dual connection to both aviation and ground-based emergency response.
Commissioner Ortiz called the sculpture “a tribute to the spirit of service that defines this station and this community.”
Community Open House Planned for December 13
The Orlando Fire Department will hold a Community Open House at Station 6 on Saturday, December 13, inviting residents to explore the facility firsthand. The event will include:
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Guided tours
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Fire safety demonstrations
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CPR training
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Hands-on activities with fire extinguishers and hoses
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Meet-and-greet opportunities with firefighters and paramedics
Mission BBQ will provide complimentary refreshments for all visitors.
Chief Revoldt said the open house is an opportunity for residents “to see how this station strengthens our readiness and deepens our connection with the community.”
With Station 6 now open, the city’s broader fire-station modernization plan continues to move forward, following the recent completion of Fire Stations 9 and 11.
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