Construction Phase Begins for Fire Station 16

Published on October 26, 2022

Bringing State of the Art safety, compliance, and development to the Turner Community

On October 21^st, 2022, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to kick-off the construction phase for Turner Fire Station 16 that will be located at S. 55^th and Douglas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106.

During the groundbreaking ceremony, Unified Government CEO/Mayor Tyrone A. Garner, Interim County Administrator Cheryl Harrison-Lee, District 6 Commissioner Angela Markley along with KCK Fire Chief Michael Callahan provided remarks regarding the positive impact this new station will have on the Kansas City, Kansas, and Turner community.

“Public safety is an important factor when thinking about economic development for Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS,” said Interim County Administrator, Cheryl Harrison-Lee. “Station 16 is an important step in the right direction to attract development for our communities.”  

“I believe public safety is crucial when thinking about the resurgence and resilience of a strong Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas,” said Mayor Tyrone A. Garner. “I thank the past Mayor and Commissioners as well as the current Commissioners for making this vision for Station 16 now a reality. Firefighters in the Turner neighborhood deserve a station that provides state of art safety and technology to help them continue keeping our communities safe.  I am excited to see the development and level of pride Station 16 will bring to the Turner community.”

“This new station will provide technical upgrades that will keep our firefighters safer, so they can keep our communities safer,” expressed District 6 Commissioner, Angela Markley. “Our firefighters have always provided exemplary service, and I couldn’t be prouder to support this project.”

Fire Station 16 Details

Station 16 was designed by Archimages and will be constructed by Haren Contracting and will serve as a template for future fire stations. With the anticipated completion timeframe of late 2023, station 16 will incorporate state of the art safety and environmental stewardship elements.

This station will be the first new station since 1953 in the Turner community, replacing two township fire stations that were originally built for volunteer firefighters. Once completed, the station will be 15,736 square feet with four drive-thru bays and a mezzanine and training wall. The station will provide 12 bunk rooms, EMS and gear storage, decontamination facilities as well as a fitness room and support spaces.

“I am beyond excited for the major state-of-the-art safety and technological features Station 16 will offer to firefighters, said Kansas City, Kansas Fire Chief Michael Callahan. “This station will provide critical fire suppression and emergency services for the Turner neighborhood, along with being fully compliant with NFPA, National Fire Protection Association guidelines.”

For more information about the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department or updates regarding Station 16 please visit www.kckfd.org.