Ribbon Cutting for Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the newly constructed Station 70 for Nassau County Fire Rescue (NCFR) located at 942456 Old Nassauville Road, Fernandina Beach. This state-of-the-art facility replaces the former station located on State Road 200 at Old Nassauville Road and represents a significant investment in public safety infrastructure.
Station 70 was designed to meet modern national standards and to provide a safe, functional, and comfortable work environment for Nassau County’s dedicated first responders. The new facility supports 24/7 operations and includes 11 sleeping quarters, four and a half bathrooms, a full kitchen, a spacious living room, and an exercise room to promote physical fitness and overall wellness for the crew.
The ceremony began with a welcome from BOCC Chairman and District Two Commissioner Hupp Huppmann, an invocation by State Representative Dean Black, and a flag presentation by the NCFR Honor Guard.
Chairman Huppmann celebrated the milestone, stating, "This achievement reflects the Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) strategic priority to enhance public safety. Our first responders are among the most committed and selfless members of our community. They work long hours, face dangerous situations, and they’re the ones running towards danger while everyone else is running away. They deserve a facility that supports their needs and reflects the importance of the work they do every day. We trust that this station will serve the community well for many years to come and that the facility will enhance the health, morale and effectiveness of the emergency personnel who serve here.”
NCFR Fire Chief Brady Rigdon shared the history of the project, which included the property purchase, the awarding of the construction bid, and the groundbreaking held on February 12, 2024. “This station is an awesome addition to the Nassau County Fire Rescue Department and it’s a tremendous improvement from the housing situation crews were living in,” he remarked.
Chief Rigdon expressed gratitude to the BOCC for its steadfast support of public safety, and recognized the contributions of key county leadership and project partners, including County Manager Taco Pope, Assistant County Manager Taco Pope, Deputy County Manager Robert Companion, County Attorney Denise May, Public Works Director Doug Podiak, and Frank Anderson of ACON Construction.
Following the ribbon cutting, attendees were invited to tour the new facility.
Thank you to those who were able to join us today. We look forward to celebrating with the community at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Station 90 in late 2025.
