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New Hanover County dedicates Castle Haines fire station in $10 million push to modernize emergency response
Summary
New Hanover County on Saturday dedicated the new Castle Haines fire station, a roughly $10 million facility intended to replace a 1983 station and improve firefighter health, apparatus space and round‑the‑clock coverage; county and fire leaders and project partners participated in a hose‑uncoupling ceremony.
New Hanover County officials and firefighters gathered to dedicate the new Castle Haines fire station, a multimillion‑dollar facility intended to modernize emergency response and firefighter safety in the northern part of the county.
Board of Commissioners Chair Leanne Pierce said the station replaces a 1983 facility and represents “a $10,000,000 investment in public safety,” and noted crews began 24/7 operations on Jan. 5. County leaders said the project is the first of two new stations due to come online this year, with a Gordon Road station expected to follow.
The station was described by Chief Donnie Hall as…
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