Wake County commissioners on Monday approved plans to replace and modernize an aging EMS station on Hargrove Road in Raleigh. The new station will feature an additional ambulance bay, expanded living areas for staff and eco-friendly upgrades.
“By improving our EMS stations, we also improve our system’s long-term ability to meet the needs of a growing community,” said Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson. “The upgrades to Station 5 reflect a workplace that is ready to support sustainable, exceptional service delivery and employee health and resilience for decades to come.”
EMS Station 5, known as Mini City Station, was built in 1989. It currently measures 2,066 square feet with two vehicle bays that take up more than half of the space. The new building will be 4,383 square feet, creating room for an additional vehicle bay and enabling the station to continue to respond efficiently to increased call volumes…