Fire authority expects to be able to cover estimated $1.5 million expansion with cash Chief Andy Pless said a larger main fire station in Howell would improve security and provide more training and office space. A possible plan, which is still in its beginning stages, is to expand the 7,500-square-foot fire station by about 6,200-square-feet, Pless said.
The building addition would include a larger training room, more office space, a new vestibule entrance and reception area and women's locker room facilities on the east side of the building.
When Howell's main fire station at 1211 W. Grand River Avenue was built, in 1975 the department had about 25 male firefighters. It has grown to about 65 firefighters and cadets, including six women, Pless said.