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Wake County, Northern Wake Fire and partners break ground on new public safety station in northern Wake
Summary
County and public-safety leaders joined a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new Northern Wake public safety station, citing rapid county growth and increased emergency calls; officials said colocated fire, EMS and sheriff resources will improve response times and community coverage.
Wake County and local public-safety leaders on Monday held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new public safety station in northern Wake County, saying the facility will improve emergency response and community coverage.
Shanika Thomas, Wake County commissioner for District 6, said Wake County is growing quickly and framed the station as part of the county's response. "We're adding about 66 people a day," Thomas said, and she added that the Wake County Fire Tax District experienced "almost 3,000 more calls from 2023 to 2024," a trend she cited in support of expanding the tax…
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