Porter Fire Department nears completion on Station 125, sets sights on Station 126

“We’re looking to decrease the response time from our current administration station to the southern part of our district, so [Station 125 will] decrease the response time to that area,” Johnson said.

What’s next

In the next six months to a year, Johnson said construction is expected to begin on Station 126. Located in Valley Ranch, the new facility will serve as both a new fire station and the department’s new administration facility, which is currently housed at Station 121 on Loop 494.

“We’ve currently outgrown our Loop 494 location,” Johnson said.

Upon the completion of Station 126, Johnson said the former administration space at Station 121 will be converted into professional development space with classrooms and training props.

Currently in the design phase, Johnson said a total cost estimate for Station 126 is not yet available as of press time. However, he noted the construction of both Station 125 and 126 is funded through existing property tax revenue, noting no tax rate increase was required for the projects.

Looking ahead

Beyond Stations 125 and 126, Johnson said the department already owns land on Ford Road for another project. However, he noted construction on that property likely won’t begin for another eight to 10 years.