The City of Palm Coast is calling on residents to help preserve the oldest building in the city by submitting letters of support for a grant application through Lowe’s. The funding would go toward restoring Fire Station 22, a 1977 structure located at 307 Palm Coast Parkway NW that served as the foundation of the city’s early emergency services. The deadline for letters is Monday, March 16, 2026.
A Building With Deep Roots
Fire Station 22 was originally built in 1977 and once housed the Palm Coast Fire Department, a sheriff’s substation, and EMS ambulances all under one roof. The building played a central role in establishing the professional public safety services that Palm Coast residents rely on today. Despite its historical significance, the facility has sat in need of significant repair and has been eyed for restoration rather than demolition as the city considers its future use.
What the Restoration Would Include
If the grant is awarded, the restoration project would modernize the building while preserving its historic character. Planned work includes upgrading the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, adding enhanced life safety features, making structural and architectural repairs, and updating the building’s communications infrastructure. Together, these improvements are intended to extend the building’s lifespan and prepare it for a new role serving the public.
Future Vision: Museum, Meeting Space, and Welcome Center
Once restored, Fire Station 22 is envisioned as a museum and community gathering space, developed in partnership with the local historical society. The facility would host educational programs, fire prevention outreach, community meetings, and events that celebrate Palm Coast’s public safety history. City leaders have discussed the building becoming both a home for the Palm Coast Historical Society and a welcome center for the city.
Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill emphasized the importance of community involvement in securing the grant. “Fire Station 22 represents where modern fire service began in Palm Coast,” Berryhill said. “This grant opportunity gives our community a chance to rally around the fire service and help protect a building that means so much to our history. With community support, we can preserve this landmark and ensure it continues serving residents in a new and meaningful way for generations to come.”
How to Submit a Letter
Residents who want to support the project are asked to write a short letter describing why restoring Fire Station 22 matters to them and to the broader community. Letters must be submitted by Monday, March 16, 2026, by email to communications@palmcoastgov.com. Residents who need help getting started can download a letter-of-support template from the City of Palm Coast website at www.palmcoastgov.com. The city notes that community support will play an important role in demonstrating the value of preserving the building as part of the overall grant application.
This article is based on an announcement issued by the City of Palm Coast.
