Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS held a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 75 on Wednesday, October 16. The event marks the start of construction for the county’s newest fire station, located at 7701 Funie Steed Road in Kissimmee.

The groundbreaking was led by Vice Chair and District 1 Commissioner Peggy Choudhry, alongside Osceola County Fire Chief Larry Collier. The new facility, once completed, will become the 18th fire station in service for the county.

“Living in Osceola County is truly special,” said Peggy Choudhry, Board of County Commissioners Vice Chair and District 1 Commissioner. “The safety and well-being of our residents and visitors is our highest priority, and none of it would be possible without the tireless dedication of our firefighters and EMS teams. These brave men and women make immense sacrifices every day, working relentlessly to keep us safe. With these new fire station facilities, we are ensuring they have the resources they need to continue providing the top-tier public safety services that our community deserves — now and for generations to come.”

The ultimate goal, Fire Chief Larry Collier said, is to create a strong, unified continuity of coverage across the department’s service area.

“In this part of the County, our chain of services extends from Celebration and Four Corners down to Reunion, through Campbell City, and back up through Poinciana Boulevard and Calypso Cay,” Chief Collier said. “The construction of Station 75 and re-housing of Station 71 will add critical resources and personnel to this area, strengthening our capabilities and increasing our capacity to meet the needs of our community.”

Fire Station 75 is set to enhance fire and emergency medical services on the county’s west side, adding both engine and rescue companies to improve response times and service coverage in the area. This new station is part of Osceola County’s ongoing efforts to expand its public safety infrastructure to keep up with the region’s growing population and needs.

“The addition of Station 75 will allow us to continue providing the high level of service that Osceola County residents expect and deserve,” said Chief Larry Collier at the event.

Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2025.