Lemont Fire District Holds Groundbreaking For New Station

LEMONT, IL — The Lemont Fire Protection District will host a groundbreaking ceremony on May 1 for its new station, and district residents are invited to mark the start of construction at 15783 W. 127th St.

The new station 1 is a project aimed at improving emergency response times and serving the growing community, the fire district said in a news release. The new station will replace the current Station 1 at 15900 New Ave.

The project is part of the district’s Minutes Matter initiative, a long-term plan developed with community input and approval of a 2024 bond referendum to enhance emergency services, according to the district.

“As our community continues to grow, so does the need for fast, reliable emergency response,” Fire Chief Dan Tasso said. “This new station will help us improve response time and reach more residents quickly, while providing a high level of service when it matters most.”

District officials have said response times in some areas currently exceed eight minutes, longer than national benchmarks, underscoring the need for updated and better-positioned facilities.

The groundbreaking on the new station will be held at 9 a.m. on May 1 at 15783 W. 127th St.