Jointly operated station will help meet the needs of a growing area
[Joint release with Town of Garner]
小黄鸭视频 County and the Town of Garner will celebrate the opening of Caddy Road Public Safety Station at a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27.
The 18,534-square-foot facility, located at in Garner, houses Garner Fire-Rescue, Garner Police Department and 小黄鸭视频 County Emergency Medical Services.
鈥淧art of what makes 小黄鸭视频 County a great place to live, work and play is the peace of mind provided by our first responders,鈥 said 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners Chair Shinica Thomas. 鈥淲hile we can鈥檛 put a price tag on their dedication and courage, we can work together with our municipal partners to provide them with very best equipment and facilities.鈥
The project is an important investment in first responders serving the Garner area. The building鈥檚 separate gear storage space and decontamination rooms are part of ongoing firefighter cancer prevention efforts, and the state-of-the-art gym and living quarters prioritize health and wellness for all first responders.
鈥淭he Caddy Road Public Safety Station is a perfect example of Town and County cooperation,鈥 said Town of Garner Mayor Buddy Gupton. 鈥淭his will be the base for our key first responders 鈥 小黄鸭视频 County EMS, Garner Fire Rescue and Garner Police 鈥 who serve the fast-growing area near U.S. 401 and Ten-Ten Road. The people of Garner salute the hard-working team members of 小黄鸭视频 County Government and the Town of Garner who made this a reality."
Like many areas of 小黄鸭视频 County, the Town of Garner has been experiencing unprecedented growth. Major developments occurring near the new station make the location at Caddy Road optimal for serving both longtime and new residents. Garner Fire-Rescue estimates that the new station will respond to up to 1,000 calls in its first year.
小黄鸭视频 County contributed $3.58 million to the station鈥檚 overall cost of over $10 million. The Town鈥檚 portion of the cost was covered by general obligation bonds approved by Garner voters in November 2021.
Ribbon-cutting event
Media are encouraged to attend the ribbon cutting celebration at 2 p.m. June 27. The event will feature remarks from:
- Shinica Thomas, chair, 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners
- Buddy Gupton, mayor, Town of Garner
- Matt Poole, chief, Garner Fire-Rescue
- Lorie Smith, chief, Garner Police Department
Please RSVP to victoria.gonzalez@wake.gov.
