INDIANAPOLIS — City officials recently broke ground on the site for the new IFD Station 20. The new station, located at 1330 N. Emerson Ave will replace the current station located at 1452 N Emerson Ave.
The 2 story station will house 15,733 square feet of operating space with 3 bays and house Engine 20 and Ladder 20 and a Battalion Chief. One unique detail to the look will be the use of Bi-Fold doors on the drive through apparatus bays. The station will also boast a community room on the first floor along with bicycle parking for those who may bike to the meetings. The building’s exterior was designed to reflect the look and materials similar to others already used in the community.
The estimated cost of the project is $8 million. Funding came through general obligation bonds and City of Indianapolis funding for capital projects. The project timeline is set for just under 480 days with the station opening anticipated as early as mid-July of 2026.
The current station, built in September 1952, has proudly served the Little Flower neighborhood for over 73 years. It is the third location to serve as IFD Station 20 with the other two at 537 N Belleview Place (1898) and 352 N Beville Ave (1901).
