Pasco County Fire Rescue celebrated its new Land O’ Lakes Fire Rescue Station 28 with a grand opening on Feb. 23. Fire Rescue leaders and Pasco County officials took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The station, at 21709 Hale Road, is centrally located and will house EMS supervisors who will provide direction and oversight for field operations in emergency situations, according to a news release.
The station includes a “Decon Depo,” where firefighter gear and equipment are inspected and cleaned to get rid of cancer-causing carcinogens.
The facility also will be home to a fire engine providing advanced life support to the community, the release says.
The same morning, Pasco Fire Rescue hosted a push-in ceremony at Station 16, 35801 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, to unveil its newest engine serving the Zephyrhills community.
“The health and safety of our fire crews is the main focus of each new station we build,” said Pasco County Fire Rescue Chief Anthony Perez, in the release.
“And this location will help shorten response times in the Land O’ Lakes community, adding an extra layer of protection for the people who live here or come to visit,” said Perez.
Published March 27, 2024
