Following brief remarks, the chief, firefighter officers and various stakeholders lined up to officially turn up the dirt. The ceremony marks the beginning of construction on the site. The station is anticipated to be functional in early 2027.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Firefighters, community members, elected officials and contractors gathered at 404 Headwaters Blvd., Dripping Springs, Saturday, Feb. 28, for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for North Hays County Fire Rescue’s new station. According to Chief Scott Collard, Station 72 will be 9,300 square feet and have the ability to house eight firefighters and three trucks at a time. It will also have the organization’s first bonafide fire pole inside.
Firefighters and their families were in attendance to celebrate the occasion.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Assistant Chief of Volunteers Bob Love bows his head in prayer during the ceremony.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Following brief remarks, the chief, firefighter officers and various stakeholders lined up to officially turn up the dirt. The ceremony marks the beginning of construction on the site. The station is anticipated to be functional in early 2027.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
According to Chief Scott Collard, pictured, Station 72 will be 9,300 square feet and have the ability to house eight firefighters and three trucks at a time.
Ashley Kontnier
