ORLANDO, Fla. – The City of Orlando broke ground on Fire Station 18, its first new fire station since 2008, marking a major investment in public safety for one of the region’s fastest-growing communities.

The new station will sit along Luminary Boulevard with direct access to Narcoossee Road, a corridor long plagued by traffic backups that residents say have slowed emergency response times.

Renderings released by the city show a modern facility built with advanced technology, including acoustic separation between firefighter living quarters and response areas to help crews rest during high call volumes.

Interim Fire Chief Jason Revoldt said the department has been planning the project with future growth in mind.

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