Williamson County Chamber: Brentwood Leaders Break Ground On City's Fifth Fire Station

Press release from Williamson County Chamber:

September 13, 2021

Brentwood Leaders Break Ground on City’s Fifth Fire Station

Brentwood, Tenn. – On Friday, September 10, the City of Brentwood Mayor and Commissioners, along with the City Manager, Brentwood Fire & Rescue Department leaders, design and construction teams celebrated by breaking ground on the City’s fifth fire station facility.  The $9 million project will place the City’s newest station in the fast-growing, southeast portion of Brentwood at 9551 Split Log Road.

The short ceremony, held one day before the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America, began with a tribute to the lives lost that day.  Brentwood Mayor Rhea Little said, “that somber day twenty years ago, was meant to darken our spirits as Americans.  That day proved that men and women on the front lines, in uniforms and combat boots, and behind badges all are dedicated to making sure we never have to see another day like that.  I am thankful as we near this September 11, 2021 that we are here, with the resources, to build a new facility for our Brentwood first responders.”

The new two-bay fire station will be two stories and house a single company, or a fire crew of three personnel.  It will include one front-line fire engine and one reserve apparatus.  The building will be approximately 10,000 square feet, will contain a public restroom and water fountain for those using the park trail system, for people and pets.  City Manager Kirk Bednar added, ‘with Brentwood becoming a Better City for Pets sort of secretly and under the radar during the past year during COVID, we are building new city facilities with both people and pets in mind.  We are so pleased to be able to present this building to the community next year.”

Brentwood based TMPartners is the architectural design firm who worked with Bednar and other city leaders to create the building programming, design, and facility analysis.  Throughout the project, they will oversee the schedule development, cost control, and project management.  American Constructors, Inc., also of Brentwood, was hired to serve as the construction manager.  At this time, the total construction cost is currently projected at $6.9 million, pending any rising construction material costs.  Construction is anticipated to take approximately one year.

Brentwood Fire Chief Brian Goss explained the need for a fire station in this part of the City.  “Statistics show a 21% increase in call volume in this area this calendar year, and we anticipate that will continue to grow as further development takes place. The city places an extremely high priority on public safety, and this project is an example of that commitment,” Goss said.

For More information:  https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/fire-and-rescue/stations/station-5

This press release was produced by Williamson County Chamber. The views expressed here are the author’s own.