KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Osceola County leaders broke ground on a new fire station this week.

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The new station is on Sadina Street in Kissimmee, not far from Calypso Cay Way.

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Station 45 will be the county’s 17th fire station and the second of three stations planned to begin construction this year.

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Osceola County breaks ground on new fire station in Kissimmee

The new four-bay station is more than 12,000 square feet and will include a room for hosting small group meetings.

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“It’s gonna be hurricane resistant to one hundred and 50 miles per hour,” said Osceola County Fire Chief Larry Collier. “It’s gonna have a larger community room for use by the community for various events such as the homeowners association and for polling.”

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Construction should be complete by summer 2023.

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