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Raleigh's oldest fire station gets 60th birthday party

Raleigh's oldest active fire station, No. 6 at 2601 Fairview Road, will get a 60th birthday party this Saturday.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh's oldest active fire station will get a 60th birthday party this Saturday.

The public party and open house will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fire Station No. 6, 2601 Fairview Road at Oberlin Road.

One of the department's prized antiques – a 1950 Mack truck that served as Engine 6 for 25 years – will be on display, along with other firefighting equipment and historical and educational materials. Food will also be served.

Fire Station No. 6 opened June 25, 1949. Old Engine Company No. 6 moved into it from a nearby rented building. Also known as the corner fire station, the building has also housed a ladder company, rescue squad and battalion chief.

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