
A ground breaking is planned Monday at 9 a.m. for a new fire station in St. Charles (MO), Fox2Now.com reported.
Fire Station 3 on Elm Street is about to be replaced with a new station due to structural issues including flooding problems and electrical hazards that would require major repairs, the report said.
The station is also unable to accommodate the size of the department’s modern fire equipment, which limits resources. It also presents safety concerns. The small size of the station also prohibits housing additional staff, which would essentially increase service in the area. This is all being paid for thanks to voters passing Proposition R in 2021, the report said.
Crews will be working out of Fire Station 1 during construction. City officials said response times to this service area will not be affected, according to the report.