The City of Long Beach held a grand reopening ceremony for Fire Station 14 on March 15, following a $5.5 million renovation project funded primarily through Measure A.
City officials, including Mayor Rex Richardson, Third District Councilmember Kristina Duggan, and Fire Department ChiefDennis Buchanan, attended the event and provided remarks. Attendees were given tours of the upgraded fire station, which now includes expanded firefighter living spaces, upgraded safety systems and improved storage for firefighting equipment.
“With advanced equipment, updated infrastructure and improved operational capabilities, the reopening of our new Fire Station 14 will equip Fire Department personnel with the tools and resources they need to respond to emergencies efficiently and effectively, further enhancing our ability to protect our community,” Richardson said in a public statement. “Together, we are building a safer, more resilient Long Beach.”
The project was part of the city’s Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan, which looks to update the City’s facilities and public spaces leading up to the 2028 Olympics.
The station, located at 5200 E. Eliot St., previously had limited restroom facilities and storage space. The renovations added male, female and gender-neutral restrooms, as well as modernized administrative areas and fire suppression systems.
Measure A, a voter-approved funding initiative, contributed approximately $4.7 million toward the project. The renovations were designed to increase operational efficiency and improve emergency response capabilities.
“This reopening marks a proud moment for the Long Beach Fire Department, our firefighters, and the entire community,” Buchanan said in a public statement. “Thanks to Measure A, Fire Station 14 is now equipped with upgraded facilities and tools that will allow us to serve Long Beach even better. This investment in public safety helps ensure that we can respond faster and more efficiently to the needs of our residents.”
