According to Richmond Fire, this action is being taken out of an abundance of caution while Fire Administration and Public Works are addressing the issue of bed bugs within the building. Richmond Fire says personnel will operate out of Fire Station 15 until further notice.

The previous station was a one-story, 3,000-square-foot structure; the new, two-story station will take up 8,300 square feet and incorporates a residential lot on Hoover Street that was rezoned by the city and is being used as temporary quarters for firefighters. After the station is completed, the residence will be torn down for rear access, as well as providing space for the fire district’s original 1899 fire building, which is currently housed at fire Station 1 at 300 Middlefield Road.

The nonprofit group is selling tickets for a chance to win the ride-along in a Horseshoe Bay Fire Rescue engine at the community’s upcoming Fourth of July parade.

“Every membership and every donation including these raffle proceeds helps the 100 Club achieve the mission of supporting our first responders,” 100 Club spokeswoman Vicki Morris said. “The 100 Club also provides scholarships to those pursuing and qualifying for first responder (continuing education).”

The city started a project last year to build a small display building on a corner lot on the south side of U.S. 6. A concrete pad has been completed.

Tieman Builders of La Salle estimates that in three weeks, the building’s frame will take shape, followed by placement of the truck inside and then garage doors. Finally, it will be bricked in, and should be finished no later than late fall, said the city’s finance director, John Duncan IV.