Wake County approves EMS Station 5 replacement design
Wake County commissioners approved the design for a new Wake County EMS Station 5 building in north Raleigh today, according to the Wake County Government in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The new station will replace the current Wake County EMS Station 5, the county said.
Plans for the project include expanded staff living space, an additional ambulance bay and eco-friendly construction features.
The project is located at 4704 Hargrove Road.
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Source: Wake County Government, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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