New Overland Park fire station will increase coverage, help Blue Valley develop fire program

To help fill in a coverage gap in booming southwest Overland Park, the fire department is building a new station at 179th and Quivira.

Overland Park Fire Station 48 will be located on the Blue Valley Southwest High School campus, offering some unique learning opportunities for students down the line.

Construction on the station will start in 2021, with an opening date in 2022.

The Overland Park Fire Department held a public meeting Thursday afternoon to give community members information about the new station. They also talked to people about an upcoming fire science program.

“Obviously the proximity of the location itself has opened some opportunities that we are pretty excited about,” said Kristi McNerlin, a spokesperson for the Blue Valley School District. “In 2020 we are looking at a fire science program, and that’s in partnership with the Overland Park Fire Department.”

The Overland Park Fire Chief Bryan Dehner said he’s excited about the new opportunity.

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