Freshwater Bridge was a notable location in Halifax related to fire service infrastructure between 1864 and 1878. It was one of the sites considered for a fire engine house, along with locations in South Morris Street and the North Suburbs. The city ultimately built an engine house at Freshwater Bridge in 1864, making use of city-owned property.
Additionally, in 1863, City Council reviewed tenders for the construction of a reel house and a belfry at Freshwater Bridge to house a fire bell, which was a critical part of the fire alarm system at the time.
By 1870, there were discussions about reclaiming land in the Freshwater area (near Inglis and Barrington streets today) to provide additional space for firefighting infrastructure.