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Pike Township is set to build a brand-new $12 million fire station, Station Sixty-Three, to replace its outdated 1978 facility—where firefighter health risks are mounting due to unsafe gear storage. The department is eyeing a prime spot on North Payne Road, just steps from the current station, after ruling out other sites for environmental, cost, or access reasons. This move isn’t just about space—it’s about safety: new gear rooms will shield firefighters from carcinogens. Before finalizing, officials must complete environmental reviews, property appraisals, and traffic studies, with contractor work underway. A purchase agreement could be approved as early as the township board’s August 26 meeting.

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