Breaking Ground on New Fire Station 15

Published on April 15, 2025

FS 15 Groundbreaking Event

City officials, community leaders, and members of the Medford Fire Department gathered Thursday, April 10 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new Fire Station 15. The long-anticipated project marks a major step forward in strengthening the City’s emergency response capabilities and ensuring the safety and well-being of both our personnel and the Medford community.

The new station will replace Medford’s oldest and most outdated fire station, which has served the community for more than 50 years. The upgraded facility will provide a modern, functional workspace for fire crews—supporting their health, safety, and training needs while improving emergency response services in the surrounding area.

“Today is about more than bricks and mortar— it is the beginning of a new chapter for Fire Station 15,” said Fire Chief Eric Thompson during the ceremony. “We honor the past, celebrate the present, and anticipate a brilliant future. Our collective vision for a safe, vibrant community comes to life through commitments like this one.”

City Council Vice President Jessica Ayres, who represents the ward where the new station will be located, also shared her thoughts with the crowd:

“As one of two Council representatives for this ward, I’m incredibly proud to be here today to celebrate the start of construction on the new Fire Station 15.

This station has served our community for over 50 years—but it’s time for an upgrade. From limited space to outdated infrastructure, the current building no longer supports the critical work our fire crews do every day.

The new Fire Station 15 is an investment in our public safety, in our neighborhoods, and in the people who keep us safe. It will give our firefighters the modern, safe space they deserve to respond, train, and serve.

I’m proud to support this project—and proud of the teamwork that brought it to this point. Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible.”

The new Fire Station 15 is being funded through a combination of existing resources and ongoing revenue streams:

  • $4 million from the City’s reserves

  • A $0.50 increase to the Public Safety portion of the City’s utility fee

  • Roughly $300,000 each year from local marijuana tax revenues

Learn more on the project page here.  Stay tuned for updates as construction progresses and Medford continues building the future of fire service.

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