The new Station #2 will be located at 109 McMenamy Road.
Advantages of New Location
- Allows for faster emergency response to more residents
- Allows for an increased coverage area
- Moves the station closer to where more emergency calls originate
- Removes the need to cross Highway 70 to respond to the majority of calls
- Allows for the Battalion Chief to be in a more central location
Improved Response Times
2011 Emergency Incidents • 4 Minute or Less Response Time Service Area
- 4 minute or less response time from Main St. (Current Location) • 1,350 calls
- 4 minute or less response time from McMenamy Rd. (New Location) • 1,990 calls
- 640 incidents would have had faster responses from the new location