Collierville breaks ground on new fire station
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Officials in Collierville broke ground on the town's new Fire and Rescue Station No. 6, which will be located across the street from Collierville High School. The two-story structure will measure more than 15,900-square-feet and includes sleeping quarters, restrooms, laundry facilities, living and workspaces, a kitchen, dining area, three-bay drive through garage and support spaces for gear and wellness. The building will also include a diesel exhaust system to reduce firefighters' risk of cancer as well as a comprehensive alerting system and natural gas facility generator for backup power supply. It is the first new fire station in Collierville in 23 years.