Kennedale officials received an update Tuesday on the remodel and expansion of the city’s fire station, where contractors have demolished the former living quarters and are preparing footings and foundation work for a new addition. Why it matters: The project will expand the station’s usable space, house modern apparatus bays and support future equipment such as a ladder truck; maintaining uninterrupted emergency coverage during construction required a temporary facility. What happened: Fire Chief provided photos and a timeline showing that demolition of the old station began in May after the department moved out on April 9. The project will double the station’s interior space, and contractors are preparing piers, footings and retaining walls; the chief estimated the station could be back in service in July 2026, barring weather or schedule changes. The city is leasing a temporary site at 705 E. Bridle Parkway and using a bunkhouse trailer for sleeping quarters, while ambulances and engines operate from the temporary garage and a dayroom/kitchen on site. Truck and equipment updates: The city also reported progress on a brush truck ordered in 2022; supply chain delays pushed the Ford chassis from 2023 to 2024, but the chassis and aluminum body are now married and the vendor is completing pump and tank work. Delivery was expected around Sept. 1, and the city plans a public “show and tell” when the vehicle arrives. The chief said bay dimensions in the rebuilt station are sized to accommodate a future ladder truck. Ending: Councilmembers asked about traffic and construction impacts during school hours; staff said contractors are managing on‑site staging and will minimize road closures.