The old police/fire station at 113 W. Sherman needed to be replaced in 1930. A bond issue was defeated, so in 1934, CWA labor and old materials were used to construct the first brick structure at 16 E. Avenue B. The Fire Station was moved there in May 1934. The Police Department followed in June.

In 1935, Topeka officials approved a KERC plan to expand it. The jail was added in 1936. In 1943, the Police Department was remodeled for better offices. In 1971, the Police Department moved to the Law Enforcement Center, west of the courthouse. The Fire Department moved out in 2016. Station 2 became Station 1.

Former Engine 1

1937 American LaFrance Type 407
GPM: Unknown
Gallons: Unknown
Serial #: 7803

Former Ladder 1

1973/1983 American LaFrance 1000 Series 100'
GPM: 0
Gallons: 0
Serial #: Unknown
Came with 90' Aero Chief Snorkel, converted to 100' Water Chief in 1983

Former Engine 1

1979 American LaFrance
GPM: Unknown
Gallons: Unknown
Serial #: Unknown
Now used for public events

Former Squad 1

2000 Ford F-350/Unknown
GPM: 125
Gallons: 250

Former Quint/Truck 1

2005 Pierce Dash 75'
GPM: 2,000
Gallons: 500
Serial #: 16469

Former Battalion 1

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Former Battalion 1

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500