New ambulance station will give Center Point EMTs much needed space

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Everybody could use a bit more rest after a hard day’s work. That’s especially true for staff and volunteers at Center Point Regional Ambulance Service.

“You never know what you're getting into when you get into that truck and turn those lights on,” said Savannah Dickerson, a volunteer with the service. “The adrenaline levels are high, the stress levels are high.”

On Thursday, Center Point Regional Ambulance Service held a groundbreaking ceremony with general contractor Allan Development Company to celebrate the development of a new station. It will replace the current one on 521 Franklin St. in Center Point and will feature more space for storage and relaxation.

Don Donley, president of the