Building More Capacity to Answer Your Call.
Originally built in the 1960s – with only the engine bay updated since then – Hygiene’s fire station is outdated and inadequate.
It lacks the housing, equipment and training space needed for the team to operate at their best. The result? Overnight crews sleep in a cramped RV in the parking lot. Toxins can’t be properly removed from gear on site. Training space is limited. And while the department has a strong culture, outdated facilities make it harder to retain staff.
That’s why we are raising $6 million to build a modern, spacious and sustainable station that will:
Provide private, 24/7, on-site housing to ensure rest and responsiveness
Prioritize firefighter health with an advanced decontamination system
Improve operations with more staff capacity and functional space
Offer a free community room for local residents to meet and connect
Be designed with functionality, quality and sustainability in mind
Ensure reliable service for the next 50+ years
Fundraising at a Glance:
$6 million project cost
Funded by:
A modest mill levy increase (approx. $395/year for a home valued at $1M, or just over a dollar a day)
Community contributions and private donations
State and federal grants
District reserves
If the mill levy is supported by residents, construction on the new station could begin as soon as March 2026.
“Hygiene Fire has supported our Girl Scouts for five years – not only providing a safe environment for our meetings, but also helping us to earn our fire safety and first aid badges. A dedicated community room in the new station would be a game-changer and is a vital investment in our community’s safety, efficiency and connection.”
A Stronger Station. A Safer Community.
For decades, Hygiene Fire & Rescue has been there on our hardest days – answering calls, protecting lives and standing by our community. Now it’s our turn to stand with them. Explore these resources to learn more about why a new station is critical, and how this investment will make us safer, stronger and better prepared for the future.
Here for Them Today.
There for You Tomorrow.
Our firefighters answer calls every day – no matter the time, the weather, or the risk. Now it’s our turn to support them. Together, we can build a station that honors their service, meets their needs and ensures that Hygiene Fire & Rescue is even more prepared to keep our community safe.
Join us as we lay the foundation for a safer tomorrow – standing by the heroes who stand ready for us.