oldest operating firehouse in united states is scheduled to close

As a resident of shelby county right next to the huge city of louisville, i really would rather not see engine 7 close down. Engine 7 started serving louisville in 1871 while ulysses s. grant was president. Mayor Jerry ambramson said this would help balance a 20 million revenue shortfall by louisville city government. Its estimated this will save about 1 million dollars annually and since there are 6 other firehouses in a 2 mile radius it should not pose a problem to response times.
The 24 firefighter will be reassigned to other nearby stations which should save on overtime costs at said stations.

While i see this as a valid reason to save money i dont really think they should close a firehouse that is the oldest operating firehouse in the united states. This doesn't really sit well with me...
Jess

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Comment by BillySFCVFD on January 4, 2009 at 10:16am: I don't know how effective the old fire house would perform after almost 140 years with out modifications which could possibly destroy it's historic value. Making it a museum would preserve it's history and traditions. TCSS