Built in 1909, Station 4 is London’s oldest active fire station. Nestled in the heart of Old North, it symbolizes what the fire service is….a part of the community.
Currently, one (1) Engine Company operates from this station, Engine 4 (Post tag E4).
Fire Chief John A. Roe requested a new station to serve the north end of the city and in 1909, No. 4 Fire Station was built on the corner of Colborne and St. James streets. Architect Arthur E. Nutter designed both station No. 4 and No. 5 (built on Adelaide Street), in an abstract Italianate style, featuring a simplified Tuscan tower, broad eaves, and pilasters above the fire hall door. These stations complement the residential streetscape.
In 1979, the Historic Sites Committee of the London Public Library erected a plaque commemorating the historical significance of the hall. The property has been included on the Inventory of Heritage Resources since 1991 as a Priority One resource.
February 18th, 1999 – Rick Rowman Tribute installed at Station 4
June 3rd, 2017 – Heritage Designation
