Location: 51.0263863, -114.0951636
Fire Station 5 serves South Calgary, including the bustling Marda Loop retail corridor. The hall’s century-old bell tower contrasts sharply with the trendy eateries it protects, symbolising the district’s blend of heritage and hip. Crews here specialise in crowd-management readiness, supporting festivals such as the Marda Gras Street Fair that attracts over 50 000 attendees each August. Their pop-up hydration stations and stroller-friendly safety zones earn praise from young families exploring the neighbourhood.
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– addr:housenumber: 3129
– amenity: fire_station
– building: yes
– name: Fire Station 5 (South Calgary)
– operator: Calgary Fire Department
– operator:wikidata: Q5019670
– operator:wikipedia: en:Calgary Fire Department
– addr_street: 14 Street SW
– addr_city: Calgary