This new modern facility will consist of 8,453 square feet and will feature three bays with an engine, rescue unit, and tanker. It will also contain 11 sleeping quarters, four and half bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and an exercise room.
The Station is being built through a public-private partnership with GreenePointe Holdings, the developer for Tributary. It will be funded through impact fees (fees paid by developers to cover impact of new development). This is the third station to break ground since February 2024, including a new Station 70 on Nassauville Road and a new Station 90 on County Road 2 in Hilliard, both of which are under construction.
The ceremony began with the Firefighters Prayer and pledge of allegiance, led by Board Chairman John Martin. Next, GreenPointe President Grady Myers stated, "There's nothing better that forms a sense of community than a fire station. It's so important and vital to the community and this station will give the County a better opportunity to serve the residents".
District Five Commissioner Klynt Farmer asked for a round of applause for all the first responders in attendance. He then stated, "This is a central location in Nassau County and will be able to mobilize staff on the east and west side of the County. This is a tremendous step in the right direction. We've now broken ground on three station this year and did so without raising taxes. I'm very proud to be a small part of something big".
We look forward to hosting a Ribbon Cutting later this year when the construction is complete.
Below are some photos from the Groundbreaking Event. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Fire Chief Brady Rigdon at (904) 530-6600 or via email at [email protected].
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer