A car crash disrupted the daily routine of Ferguson Fire Station No. 2 on Wednesday afternoon, as a vehicle collided with the building located at the intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Keelen Drive. According to a Fox 2 Now report, the incident occurred at 1:25 p.m. and resulted in fire crews from stations 1 and 2 responding to secure the scene and tend to the driver who was ultimately hospitalized.
While the condition of the driver remains undisclosed, no firefighters were harmed during the sudden event, however, a fire engine parked within the station suffered damage from the debris, detailed by the KSDK publication. Despite the structural assault, and the damage sustained, Fire Station 2 continues to operate without interruption to their emergency response capabilities.
This sentiment was echoed in a statement on social media by the Ferguson Fire Department, saying, "Firefighters were inside the station at the time of the incident and immediately provided medical care to the driver, who was transported to a local hospital. Crews from Station 2 and Station 1 worked together to secure the vehicle in place and safely extricate the occupant." The first responder's quick action underscored their readiness to handle crises, even when the emergency crashes through their own doors, as reported by KSDK.
Despite the calamity and subsequent facade damages, with bricks reportedly scattered across the garage floor, operations at Fire House 2 were not significantly disrupted. A report by First Alert 4 confirmed that the firehouse remains, open and functional, assuring the community that the station will continue to serve and protect, just as it has always done – albeit now with an unfortunate new battle scar.
