Collierville breaks ground on new fire station

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.