Morro Bay residents can make their mark on the city’s new fire station while helping local fire reserves become paramedics.
It’s part of a fundraising effort by the Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department to sell engraved bricks that will be placed in or around the city’s Harbor Street fire station.
Group members said the construction of a new station marked a good time for a fundraiser because of potential naming opportunities.
“We decided that bricks are rather permanent and that the money should go for something permanent, too,†said member Homer Alexander.
Construction on the fire station began in November with a 4,935-square-foot apparatus bay
expected to be completed in early October, according to Capital Projects Manager Bill Boucher.
Plans for administrative and living quarters will be considered for approval at the city Planning Commission’s meeting July 21.
The 2003 San Simeon quake damaged the station beyond repair. Since then, fire engines have been parked in white tents. Also, strong winter storms in early 2006 further damaged portions of the station’s roof.
Fire officials said the money raised will ultimately benefit residents in the coastal city.
“We like to see local folks who want to stay in the area, want to become a firefighter and be some type of assistance,†said Capt. Steve Knuckles.
All full-time firefighters are required to have paramedic licenses. But for the 14 Morro Bay fire reserves, the 2.5-year process costs well over a $4,000.
The group’s goal is to sell about 500 bricks through next year and set up a $50,000 scholarship fund.
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