Richmond's Firefighter (2018)

Nathan Scott

7191 Granville Ave

Area: City Centre
Location: Bronze figure is located in the plaza of the No. 1 Fire Hall at Gilbert Rd. and Granville Ave.

Materials: Bronze, brown and black patina

Program: Civic
Ownership: Civic
Sponsored By: City of Richmond

Description of Work

A bronze life-sized fire fighter carrying a hose and an axe.

Artist Statement

The bronze sculpture of a Richmond firefighter commemorates and honours the contributions and history of the Richmond Fire-Rescue Department, an organization that was established in 1897 as a group of committed individuals and that has grown over the years into a modern, innovative and professional service. Richmond Fire-Rescue is proud of this rich history and looks forward to a future of excellence in fire and life safety service.