Summary
The board cleared the way to build Fire Station 6 by approving the construction contract and authorizing an application to borrow up to $18 million through the Local Government Commission. Rates are reportedly favorable and debt service has been budgeted.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $18 million in borrowed funds, with a public hearing on the financing set for March.
Residents of the growing areas the new fire station will serve.
Taxpayers concerned about rising property tax burden from the debt service.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Commissioners (Work) - May 5, 2026
The state Local Government Commission signed off on financing for Fire Station 6, with closing coming soon. The station opens summer 2027, and 14 new firefighters join July 1 to staff it.
Board of Commissioners - Apr 21, 2026
The town is borrowing $18 million to build Fire Station 6, locking in a competitive 3.35% rate and paying it off over 12 years instead of 15. The Local Government Commission still has to sign off on May 5.
Board of Commissioners - Mar 17, 2026
The town is financing construction of Fire Station 6 — roughly an $18 million facility with a training component — through an installment purchase agreement. A resident argued smaller substations would serve response times cheaper and warned of tax increases. The hearing allowed public comment but no Board action was taken.
Wake Forest takes first step toward financing new Fire Stati...
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Board of Commissioners - Feb 17, 2026
The board cleared the way to build Fire Station 6 by approving the construction contract and authorizing an application to borrow up to $18 million through the Local Government Commission. Rates are reportedly favorable and debt service has been budgeted.
Board of Commissioners (Work) - Feb 3, 2026
Wake Forest is moving ahead with its sixth fire station off Wade Avenue — a two-story, 22,344-square-foot station plus a 50-seat training room and a burn tower so firefighters can train locally instead of traveling to Bunn. The guaranteed maximum price is about $20 million, with construction expected in 2026–2027.
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