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Photos: Station 51 dedication

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Everybody gets into the act for the official ribbon cutting. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Everybody gets into the act for the official ribbon cutting. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Flanked by Deputy Chief David Batiato, left, and Chief Mike Murphy, city councilors and dignitaries pose for a group photo. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Flanked by Deputy Chief David Batiato, left, and Chief Mike Murphy, city councilors and dignitaries pose for a group photo. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Fire Chief Mike Murphy celebrates after the official ribbon cutting. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Fire Chief Mike Murphy celebrates after the official ribbon cutting. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Fire Chief Mike Murphy addresses the audience inside the station. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Fire Chief Mike Murphy addresses the audience inside the station. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Fire Chief Mike Murphy addresses the audience inside the station. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Fire Chief Mike Murphy addresses the audience inside the station. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Deputy Chief David Batiato conducts a tour of the new facility. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Deputy Chief David Batiato conducts a tour of the new facility. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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The firefighters' lounge features comfortable chairs. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
The firefighters' lounge features comfortable chairs. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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State Representative Bob Rommel addresses the audience inside the station. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
State Representative Bob Rommel addresses the audience inside the station. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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City Council Chair Erik Brechnitz gets the big scissors for the ribbon cutting. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
City Council Chair Erik Brechnitz gets the big scissors for the ribbon cutting. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Harper Harrison, 3, daughter of the department's training chief, checks out the view. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Harper Harrison, 3, daughter of the department's training chief, checks out the view. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Chief Murphy snaps a photo of City Councilor Sam Young trying out the mattress in one of five bunk rooms. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Chief Murphy snaps a photo of City Councilor Sam Young trying out the mattress in one of five bunk rooms. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Fire Chief Mike Murphy addresses the audience inside the station. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Fire Chief Mike Murphy addresses the audience inside the station. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Firefighters on call will stay in one of five bunk rooms. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Firefighters on call will stay in one of five bunk rooms. The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Fire Chief Mike Murphy organizes events prior to the dedication.The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Fire Chief Mike Murphy organizes events prior to the dedication.The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Fire Chief Mike Murphy addresses the audience inside the station.The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Fire Chief Mike Murphy addresses the audience inside the station.The Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated their newly reopened Fire Station 51 in a ceremony Friday afternoon.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent