RICHMOND, Va. — The city of Richmond celebrated the grand opening of the newly constructed Fire Station 12 on Friday, featuring art installations that tell the story of the department’s history.
The renovated station offers not only improved safety and comfort for firefighters but also visual storytelling through various art mediums, including printed glass displays of prominent figures from the fire department’s history.
Among those featured is Sylvia Hicks, Richmond’s first female firefighter, whose legacy is preserved in the artistic elements throughout the station…