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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Marion County Fire Rescue breaks ground on new Citra fire station

Marion County Fire Rescue officially broke ground on a new fire station in Citra on Friday morning.

Located at 2189 NE 180th Lane in Citra, MCFR Station 2 in Citra will replace the current fire station that is situated on the same property.

Marion County Fire Rescue computer rendering of new Citra station
A rendering of the new MCFR fire station in Citra. (Image: Rispoli & Associates Architecture)

According to MCFR, the new station will have a larger capacity while providing a healthy work environment for firefighters. This, in turn, will help the firefighters better serve the growing community of Citra.

The fire station will have three bays in its 4,386-square-foot apparatus bay to store vehicles and equipment, along with over 3,700 square feet of living quarters.

In addition, the facility will include a “Safe Haven Baby Box,” so anyone who wishes to surrender a baby (up to seven days after birth) can do so to ensure the child’s safety without repercussions.

This project is funded by the penny sales tax. To learn more about penny sales tax approved projects, visit Marion County’s Penny Sales Tax website.