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APOPKA, Fla. - After eight years in temporary quarters, Apopka firefighters have a permanent home with the opening of Fire Station 6.

What we know:

Apopka’s Fire Station 6 officially opened Friday, ending eight years of temporary operations.

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The new facility, located next to AdventHealth Apopka, will improve response times and serve as the department’s EMS warehouse. It will be equipped with a 78-foot ladder truck, an ambulance and an EMS supervisor vehicle to handle medical calls in the growing area.

What we don't know:

City officials have not disclosed whether further expansions are planned to keep pace with rapid growth. It’s also unclear if staffing levels will increase immediately to match the station’s expanded capacity.

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