The Orange City Fire Department will dedicate its fire station expansion with meals and tours on Oct. 13. The dedication of the station, 202 Albany Ave. SE, is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. with a meal served from noon to 1 p.m.
Orange City voters in 2016 passed a $2.75 million bond issue to help fund the project, which was completed below the originally estimated cost of $3.75 million. The station was expanded by 12,000 square feet. Another 3,800 square feet of the station, which was built in 1973, were renovated so the building would meet national health and safety codes. The renovated and expanded station provides more storage, training and work space and has improved ventilation.