Wilson County updates: Station 3 operating under temporary occupancy; Station 10 projected ready in about 60 days

Wilson County emergency-management staff told the committee that Station 3 opened in June and is currently operating under a temporary occupancy permit.

"Station 3 opened on June. Been running an engine, 2 ambulances, and brush truck out of there," Mr. Cook said, adding that staff received temporary occupancy and will schedule a grand-opening once the final inspection is complete.

Committee members praised the recent graduation associated with staffing and training. Speaker 1 said the graduation was "unbelievable" and Speaker 2 added the graduates represented the county well.

Mr. Cook said Station 10 (referred to as Bay Harbor's Station 10 in the discussion) is ready and that he was "looking at 60 days" with an August 1 target for expected readiness. Committee members asked about pipe size for infrastructure already installed; Mr. Cook said the pipe has been laid but the exact size was not known to him at the meeting.

The committee did not set further dates for inspections or formal ceremonies during the meeting. Staff said they would notify the committee when a grand-opening date is set and when the final inspection is complete.

Next steps: staff will complete the final inspection for Station 3 before scheduling a public grand opening and will follow up on the specific infrastructure details asked by committee members.