Wake County is taking concrete steps to enhance emergency medical services with the green light for a new station in the Town of Cary. The Wake County Commissioners have approved plans to construct a 15,260-square-foot regional EMS station to better serve the western areas of the county. Commissioner Cheryl Stallings highlighted in Wake County's announcement the importance of this move in light of the county's populace expansion, stating, "As Wake County’s population grows, our EMS system will have to grow with it, and we’re making sure that growth happens in a smart and sustainable way."
According to Wake County's announcement, the Cary Main EMS station is the second hub to follow the system’s new regional model. It aims to provide an efficient base of operations for professionals operating in Cary, to quickly respond to emergencies. This regional approach began with the Garner Main EMS, which opened back in December 2023. The director of Wake County EMS, Jon Studnek, emphasized the benefits: "Having a regional home-base in the western part of Wake County gives our providers in that area better flexibility and puts out-of-service units back on the road quicker."
Strategically located at 819 Kildaire Farm Road, the Cary Main EMS station will feature six bays for emergency vehicles, office space for supervisors, and dedicated areas for maintenance, decontamination, and training. In acknowledgment of environmental considerations, the station will to also be equipped with electric vehicle charging ports and a rooftop solar photovoltaic system expected to generate substantial power, thereby reducing operational costs and emissions.
The project, entrusted to O’Connor Company of NC, has an estimated cost of $9.83 million. With construction due to initiate by late January, the completion target is set for the spring of 2026. This effort represents part of Wake County’s pledge to sustainability and enhanced service provision for its residents.
