Saline County Fire District No.3 in Brookville is breaking ground for the start of their new long-awaited fire station.

On Saturday Saline County and Brookville community members gathered for a groundbreaking celebration marking the beginning of a new fire station for fire district #3.  Fire Chief Scott Abker tells KSAL News, they are thrilled to receive the new fire station. He said this new facility will allow them to respond more efficiently and utilize their equipment in a better way.

“Our current facilities have been here for awhile and it was time to invest into our infrastructure,” said Chief Abker.

Saline County Commissioner Joe Hay started the push for a new station with Chief Abker about a year ago. Hay says the community has done a great job in supporting the project.

Hay mentioned they received grants from ARPA funding and the Brookville Community Foundation, who contributed $50,000 in support of the project.

“This is an important occasion for the community of Brookville. Firefighters put their life on the line and they deserve quality facilities,” said Hay.

Construction for the new station starts on Monday, April 14th.