Construction of a state-of-the-art public safety facility will soon begin in eastern Wake County. At yesterday’s meeting, Wake County commissioners approved the schematic design for Wendell North Public Safety Station, which will be shared by Wake County EMS and the Wendell Fire Department.
“The Wendell North Public Safety Station project is a perfect example of our commitment to the thoughtful, long-range strategies outlined in our Capital Improvement Plan,” said Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson. “By investing today, we’re supporting our first responders and securing exceptional public safety services for eastern Wake County well into the future.”
Wendell North Public Safety Station is a planned replacement for Wendell Fire Department Station 2 and will serve as a regional EMS station. The 6.8-acre site is located on the far northwest corner of Sandy Pines Preserve. Response vehicles will be able to easily respond to calls within the preserve if needed, but activity at the station will not impact park operations.
Station details
The 17,664-square-foot Wendell North Public Safety Station will have bay space for eight ambulances and four fire apparatus. It is the first county public safety station with a larger EMS presence than fire, due to increased demand.
The station will feature dayrooms for fire and EMS staff and dormitories for fire staff. Both fire and EMS will have ample kitchen, dining, exercise and wellness space, along with meeting rooms, offices and gear storage.
Station plans incorporate environmental sustainability features, including a solar photovoltaic system, electric vehicle charging, stormwater management practices and native, drought-tolerant landscaping.
Construction on Wendell North Public Safety Station will begin in fall or winter 2026. The building is expected to be completed by late 2027 and open for service in early 2028.
For more information, including the latest project updates, visit Wake County’s webpage.
