Carrollton Fire Department breaks ground on new station

The new Fire Station #6 will coincide with the department's 100th anniversary.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:19am

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A bold, abstract silkscreen print featuring a repeating icon of a fire truck in a grid of neon pink, orange, and electric blue, conceptually representing the modernization and community impact of the Carrollton Fire Department's new station.The vibrant celebration of Carrollton Fire Department's new station and 100-year anniversary will bring a burst of community pride and emergency service innovation to the city.Carrollton Today

The Carrollton Fire Department has broken ground on a new version of its Fire Station #6, which will be located on West Frankford Road. The new station is expected to open in 2027 and will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Carrollton Fire Department. The goal of the fire station relocation plan is to ensure Carrollton has adequate fire and emergency response coverage throughout the entire city for the long-term future.

Why it matters

The new Fire Station #6 is part of Carrollton's strategic objectives to provide effective public safety operations and be a community that families and businesses want to call home. The station is designed to meet current and anticipated emergency service needs for the next 40 years.

The details

The new Fire Station #6 will feature three full-length drive-through bays capable of accommodating seven firefighters and one officer. The building is designed to have a minimum service life of approximately 40 years, to the year 2067.

  • The groundbreaking for the new Fire Station #6 took place on April 9, 2026.
  • The new Fire Station #6 is expected to open in 2027.

The players

Michael Thomson

Carrollton Fire Chief, who spoke about the significance of the new fire station and the department's 100th anniversary.

Steve Babick

Carrollton mayor, who spoke about how the new fire station supports the city's strategic objectives and vision.

Steele & Freeman

The construction management company for the fire station project.

Hoefer Welker

The architectural design firm for the fire station project.

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What they’re saying

“The goal of the fire station relocation plan is not just Fire Station 6, it is all of the fire stations to ensure Carrollton has adequate coverage throughout the entire City for the long-term future.”

— Michael Thomson, Carrollton Fire Chief

“This project supports City Council's strategic objectives and vision to be the community that families and businesses want to call home. Fire Station 6 is aligned with projects from the 2018 bond election and will provide long-term fire and emergency response facilities to ensure effective public safety operations for Carrollton citizens and businesses.”

— Steve Babick, Carrollton Mayor

What’s next

The new Fire Station #6 is expected to open in 2027, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Carrollton Fire Department.

The takeaway

The groundbreaking for the new Fire Station #6 is an important milestone for the Carrollton Fire Department and the city as a whole, as it demonstrates the city's commitment to providing effective public safety operations and being a community that families and businesses want to call home.