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Restoration In Progress

11.12.2021 09:07 AM By service - Comment(s)
Restoration In Progress
Photos of the restoration process in progress at the Welland Central Fire Hall.

A Message from President of Central Station Education Initiative on Canadian Heritage Legacy Grant Funding

05.20.2021 01:10 PM By service - Comment(s)

"On behalf of Central Station Education Initiative I would like to thank the Government of Canada and Canadian Heritage for their generous support of this project that will have historical, environmental, cultural and economic benefits to the City of Welland.


I would also like to sincerely thank...

Canada Helps Central Fire Station Project With Major Heritage Grant

05.20.2021 01:02 PM By service - Comment(s)

The Government of Canada, through a $500,000 grant, will assist in the revitalization of Welland’s Central Fire Station.


The Canadian Heritage Legacy grant, spread over three years, will help cover the costs of architects, engineers and specialists as well as co...

Central Fire Station in Spotlight May 19, 2021

05.17.2021 09:31 AM By service - Comment(s)

A major federal funding announcement affecting the Welland Central Fire Station will be made Wednesday, May 19, 2021.


The Central Station Education Initiative, which leases the century-old heritage-designated fire hall from the City of Welland, is renovating and upgrading the three-storey station as...

Sharing Memories of the Fire Hall

01.25.2021 01:38 PM By service - Comment(s)
Sharing Memories of the Fire Hall

MEMORY No. 1

Platoon Chief recalls training, wildlife invasions and fine people

I worked as a professional firefighter out of Central Fire Hall from 1996 to when it closed in 2006. As for memories, I have many.  From the first time I slid down a brass pole from the 2nd floor, to waking up in...

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