Richardson’s new Fire Department Strategic Master Plan was approved by City Council on Nov. 10.
What you need to know
The plan includes several initiatives that could be included in the city’s 2026 bond election, including the construction of a seventh fire station in Richardson.
According to the plan, land for the station would be procured in 2026, with construction starting in 2032 and an opening date set for 2033. In advance of the new station opening, the city would order an additional fire engine, hire 21 firefighters, and promote six current engineers and captains.
Funding for the construction of a storage and repair center behind Fire Station 5 and renovations to Fire Station 6 could also be included in the upcoming bond package, according to the plan.
Other initiatives outlined in the new plan include:
- Acquiring a new truck for Fire Station No. 3
- Acquiring an additional ambulance to help cover the downtown area
- Hiring additional EMS captains, incident safety officers and battalion chiefs
- Hiring a computer applications manager, a community outreach coordinator and a fire inspector
Council is currently developing the 2026 bond program, and will decide whether or not to call a bond election Feb. 9. Election day is May 2.
