Volusia County to Break Ground on New Fire Station 15

Posted On: March 17, 2026

Volusia County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 2, marking the start of construction on a new Fire Station 15 at 1159 Red John Road, Daytona Beach.

The project relocates and replaces the existing Station 15, currently operating within Volusia County's Fire Training Center. With 17,000 square feet, the new facility will provide dedicated living quarters including bunk rooms and a day room along, with bays for emergency vehicles and operational space purpose-built for a full-service fire rescue station.

"This is an investment in both our firefighters and the communities they protect," said Fire Chief Joe King. "The new station positions our crews to respond faster and more effectively, while also freeing up the Fire Training Center to expand countywide training programs."

Station 15 serves unincorporated Volusia County and the Daytona Beach area, providing fire suppression and emergency medical services. The station also houses the County's Hazardous Materials Response Team, which serves all of Volusia County. The new Red John Road location was selected to improve geographic coverage and response times to surrounding neighborhoods and major roadways.

The Volusia County Council awarded the construction contract for $12,811,201 to Wharton-Smith on Jan. 20. Construction timelines and additional project details will be shared as they become available.