Renovations Started at Cary Station 4

On January 19, 2024, personnel at Cary Fire Station 4 at 1401 Old Apex Road were relocated from their 1987 engine house to a temporary facility added at the front of the building. Engine 4 was moved into a metal shelter beside a modular living unit. The other unstaffed units at Station 4, including a …

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The History of Wrightsville Beach Fire Stations

The first fire department building in Wrightsville Beach was located in the 400 block of Waynick Boulevard, along with the police department, town hall, and coast guard station.  Building erected in [goes here] Fire chief had residence upstairs Town hall and police station was next door. The original building was a small, wood frame cottage …

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New Knightdale Station 1

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the town of Knightdale held a groundbreaking ceremony for new Station 1 at the intersection of Old Knight Road and Forestville Road. The 16,128 square-foot facility will house both KFD and Wake County EMS. The $6.8 million facility will be located on a 3.64 acre site. When completed, the current …

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New Zebulon Fire Station

The town of Zebulon is planning a replacement fire station. The first community meeting was held this week, to share information and receive feedback. There’s also a web page with information including a preliminary site plan, shown below. Some details. The designer is ADW Architects. The location is beside the town hall. Wake County EMS …

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Wake County Fire Department Updates – January 2023

Here’s a new “armchair update” on what’s news and new at the various fire departments around Wake County. Thanks to the various fire chiefs that shared their information.  Apex New Station 6 nearing completion, 1206 Wimberly Road. Expected to open in late March or early April. See drawings in this blog post.  New E-One Typhoon …

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New Morrisville Fire Station 3

The town of Morrisville recently broke ground on a new Station 3 at 1021 Harris Mill Road. The facility will replace current Station 3, which is co-located with Cary Station 7 at 6900 Carpenter Fire Station Road.   From this town project page: the town acquired 6.3 acres of land at 1021 Harris Mill Road to …

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New Garner Fire Station 5

Ground was recently broken on Garner Station 5  at 7816, AKA the Caddy Road Public Safety Building. Here’s some project information and a rendering, from this Wake County project page.  Project Summary The Caddy Road Public Safety Station is a co-location of Garner Fire-Rescue, Town of Garner Police and Wake County EMS. The construction contract …

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