City Of Newcastle Breaks Ground On New Fire Station

The City of Newcastle is breaking ground on a new fire station.

It will be off Highway 62 near Southeast 5th, just down the street from the animal hospital.

This will replace the current fire station near the police department and elementary.

The new station will feature individual sleeping quarters for up to 10 personnel, four apparatus bays for equipment, and a training classroom that will accommodate up to 25 students.