Historic Everett Fire Station 4
Learn about this former station and antique fire apparatus in Forest Park
701 E Mukilteo Blvd
Served as Fire Station 4 for 43 years, from January 1, 1948 to September 3, 1991.
This was the last station built without a vehicle exhaust system, which protects firefighters from the hazardous fumes that exist right by their living quarters. Retired firefighters say that the walls of this station's apparatus bay were so black and dirty that crew members would explore their creative side by making patterns in the exhaust residue.
The small bay meant only certain vehicles could be stored here, and damage occurred more than once to the garage door or fire engines due to the tight fit.
Historical Display
Everett Firefighter's Association 1906 Ahrens-Continental Steamer
The Ahrens Continental steam pumper on display served as Everett's Engine 2 from 1907 to 1912, when the city moved to motorized fire equipment.
In 1946 the pumper returned to the city after being purchased by Verne Sievers for $25. It was moved to Floral Hall, then transferred to the Forest Park station in 1955.
Firefighters bought the engine for a dollar in 1958 and restored it in 1965 at a cost of $2,000.
Seen here are some of the participants in her restoration: Gary Weston, Paul Hurn, Jim Close, Tom Haugstad, an unidentified civilian, Les Emory, Lee Troupe, Howard "Wheels" Barrows, Ted Jensen, Chet Peterson, Chief Bill Kidder, and an unidentified civilian.
In 2003 Retired Boeing draftsman Alan Nielsen made a complex technical drawing of the steamer, which he presented to the Firefighter's Association. View the full drawing , or read the Herald article about this project.
The steamer has long been a hit at parades, as seen in these photos from 1970, 2000 Salty Seas Days, and the 2019 Fourth of July.
This 1992 painting by Patti Simpson notes on the reverse that "One story has it that originally the station's tower was constructed to the height of the window, but was found to be too short to accommodate the fire hose so it was extended further up".
