The county’s EMS station is located at 32765 Clover Drive just off U.S. Highway 169 south of Paola, and the 22-year-old building has a variety of ongoing issues.  

In 2012, commissioners first discussed a number of ongoing problems, such as trouble with the septic system, bathroom fungus, stucco and garage door issues, roof gutter discharge, misaligned doors, landscaping and drainage concerns, heaving floors and an overall lack of space.

Currently, male EMS staff members sleep four to a room, which measures approximately 13 feet by 13 feet. Female staffers sleep three to a room in bedrooms with the same amount of space.

The American Legion property is at 118 South Jensen Road and it would be used for the new location of Fire Station Four.

Some residents are concerned about the impact that relocating the Number Four station to this location could have.