As early as 1908, residents in North Waco’s growing College Heights neighborhood began discussing the need for a fire station to better protect the area. In 1912, Waco voters approved a bond election that included $20,000 for the construction of a North Waco fire station. Later that year, the City purchased property at the corner of 15th and Herring Streets, and construction on the two-story station was completed in January 1913.
The station officially became part of the Waco Fire Department on February 27, 1913, serving alongside both paid firefighters and volunteers. It remained in service until it was replaced by a new one-story facility at the same location in 1969. In 2014, the current Station 7 opened at 1325 N. 5th Street, where it continues to serve the residents of North Waco, East Waco, and downtown Waco.
1325 N 5th St, Waco, TX 76711 View Map
1325 N 5th St , Waco, TX 76711