Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services opened a new station replacing Fire Station 15 in Lawrenceville on Tuesday morning.
The department replaced Fire Station 15, one of the busiest stations in the county, with the new 10,788-square-foot facility on Scenic Highway. The three-bay station has engine, ladder and medic units; sleeping quarters for 12 firefighters and a battalion chief, a kitchen, dining area, dayroom, fitness room and storage areas.
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Chief Russell Knick led a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the station Tuesday morning. Knick, a 24-year veteran of the department, was appointed fire chief in April upon the retirement of former Chief Casey Snyder.
The department has 31 stations across the county, enabling it to serve all 437 square miles of Gwinnett. Its headquarters is in Lawrenceville.
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