The City of Menifee joined with CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire officials, elected leaders, and the Menifee community to celebrate the grand opening of Fire Station No. 5 located in the Quail Valley community. This new state-of-the-art facility will provide a significant increase in the amount of personnel and equipment that can be utilized at the station.
The new Fire Station No. 5 is a 9,000 square-feet facility designed to meet current building codes and includes energy-efficiency components and equipment. It replaces the much smaller and antiquated Fire Station No. 5, which was built in the 1960s. The new fire station is designed to house up to eight fire personnel comfortably and accommodate a large ladder truck and other vehicles inside the full-size, three-bay garage. Fire Station No. 5 was purposefully designed to serve the firefighting needs of the Menifee community for the next 50 years and has the potential to accommodate future expansion.
“It is great to see new infrastructure being built in the Quail Valley community and this fire station will help ensure that we continue to protect our residents and provide the best service possible,” said District 2 City Councilmember Ricky Estrada. “Our City Council has made a strong commitment to investing in public safety to ensure Menifee remains one of the safest cities in California.”
Working in partnership with CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, the City of Menifee has continued to bolster the firefighting and emergency response capabilities within the community. Most recently, the City of Menifee added a new Medic Squad at Sun City Fire Station No. 7. This vital resource has helped to support one of the busiest fire stations in Riverside County, reducing emergency response times and ensuring better citywide coverage.
“The opening of Fire Station No. 5 represents another milestone in Menifee’s Leadership both elected and staff for their ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the Menifee community. This new, state-of-the-art facility enhances our ability to respond to emergencies faster and more effectively, thanks to its larger capacity, modern infrastructure, and the latest firefighting technology,” said CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department Chief Bill Weiser. “We are proud to partner with the City of Menifee, Riverside County Fire, and CAL FIRE to continue building a stronger, safer community for years to come. This station represents the commitment and unwavering support that the Menifee city council has shown to public safety, specifically the Fire Department.”
The total construction cost for Fire Station No. 5 was $8.855 million with nearly two-thirds of the funding allocated from the Menifee Quality of Life Measure. Passed by Menifee voters in November 2016, the Quality of Life Measure (also known as Measure DD) approved a one-cent sales tax to provide local funding that cannot be taken by the State. The funding provided by the measure has allowed the City to maintain and enhance numerous services including emergency preparedness, police and fire services, and road safety and traffic mitigation.
Fire Station 5 is located at 29745 Goetz Road and is expected to be fully operational later this month.