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March 18, 2026
Raleigh Fire Station 7 re-opened on November 25, 2026. Squad 7 returned to its quarters after eight month of temporary house with Engine 11 at Fire Station 11. The mini-pumper was moved back to Fire Station 7 some weeks later. It had been housed at Fire Station 3.
Summary of Improvements
Electrical
Electrical panel upgrade
Electrical switches, LED lights
Exterior lighting
Plumbing
Faucets, sinks, toilets
Converted on communal bathroom to two private bathrooms and added a third shower
Mechanical
HVAC upgrade
Added make up air unit that reduces moisture in air
Bifold bay doors replaced roll-up doors in the apparatus bay
New exterior signage, now lighted
Windows replaced
Entrance doors replaced
Inner door added between entrance door and watch room.
Phone, data, wiring replaced
Apparatus bay exhaust fan and controls replaced
Landscaping
New dormitory furniture, ceiling fans added
Kitchen cabinets, appliances
Flooring
Paint
Original Posting
March 21, 2025
Renovations are poised to start at Raleigh Fire Station 7 at 2100 Glascock Street. The 1959 engine house will be upgraded with improvements including new bathrooms and showers, new windows and flooring, LED lighting, and bifold bay doors.
During the estimated four-month project, Squad 7 will move to Fire Station 11 at 2925 Glenridge Road. The move is scheduled for March 31.
Squad 7 also cross-staffs a mini-pumper + boat trailer + trench rescue trailer. The trailers will be parked at Station 11 Along with a towing vehicle, old Haz-Mat 8.
Mini 7 will be housed at Station 3 and cross-staffed by Engine 3.
View floor plans from construction bid drawings, found via Google.
