Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services Fire Hall introduces a new fountain

Opening the newly completed fountain and at the Cranbrook fire hall

1 of 3The Maltese Cross, also known as a Fire Service Star, which is a universal emblem of firefighters — Photo by Kimberly Shellborn

2 of 3Logo of the City of Cranbrook Fire Department as seen on their fire trucks. — Photo by Kimberly Shellborn

3 of 3The new fountain and landscaping at the Cranbrook Fire Hall. — Photo by Logan Shellborn

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On July 19, 2013, the City of Cranbrook held a ceremony to recognize the completion of a landscaping project at the Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services Fire Hall.

Mayor and council, along with members of Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services and the City of Cranbrook public works department officially opened the newly completed fountain and landscaping at the fire hall.
The mayor of Cranbrook, Wayne Stetski, thanked all who were involved in the project.

“This is a very positive addition to Second Street South and a nice feature for our community,” Stetski said.

The fountain and landscape were designed to look like a Maltese Cross, also known as a Fire Service Star, which is a universal emblem of firefighters. The creation of the intricate concrete forms was done by Steve Bell and Rob Keown using specially sourced materials.

To date the project has cost a total of $37,414. Some curbing work still needs to be completed in cooperation with Public Works. Cranbrook City Council has approved a budget of $50,000.

With deep footings and a solid concrete base, the structure was built to bear a great deal of weight yet never heave or settle. The fountain was built to last for an extensive period with next to no maintenance.

“The intention of the landscaping design, including the fountain, was to compliment the building architecture and enhance the residential neighbourhood in which it is located,” said Wayne Price, director of Fire and Emergency Services. “We feel we have accomplished this with a feature that enhances the area while representing the civic nature of the building.”