Buckeye Started Construction on Fire Station 709
The city has launched work on an eighth firehouse to serve the growing north Verrado area.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Construction
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Buckeye has begun construction on Fire Station 709, a new 15,000-square-foot facility at the northwest corner of Indian School Road and Acacia Way. This $17.6 million project is designed to bolster emergency response reliability in the north Verrado area.
Why it matters
The new station addresses a 25% increase in Fire-Medical Department call volume observed over the past 5 years. It represents a significant step in managing infrastructure needs as the city expands across its 640-square-mile footprint.
The project is part of a $137 million general obligation bond approved in 2024 to support public safety. The city currently employs 172 fire department personnel, with plans to increase this count by 15 staff members.
The players
Buckeye Fire-Medical Department
The agency provides emergency medical and fire suppression services to the city of Buckeye.
The details
The facility features a two-story floor plan with community services located on the ground level and living quarters on the top floor. The station serves as the eighth firehouse in a city that is currently 15% built out.
Timeline
Voters approved a $137 million general obligation bond in 2024.
Fire-Medical Department call volume rose by 25% over the past 5 years.
Remaining fire personnel recruits are scheduled to begin in January.
Construction of Fire Station 709 is expected to complete in October 2027.
Market Landscape
This project follows a pattern of infrastructure scaling set by the 2024 general obligation bond. It positions the city to maintain service quality as the population grows in currently undeveloped territory.
Residents in the north Verrado area can expect improved emergency service reliability once the station opens in 2027. The addition of 15 fire department personnel also strengthens the city's overall response capabilities.
The takeaway
The city is proactively scaling its emergency infrastructure to match the increased call volume of recent years. Residents should monitor future city planning updates for progress on the proposed Fire Station 708 in Teravalis.
What happens next
Remaining fire personnel recruits are expected to begin in January.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing infrastructure projects, visit Buckeye Construction.
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