The public is invited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the City of Collinsville’s new Fire Station No. 2 Construction Project at 400 Pine Lake Road (the future home of Fire Station No. 2, just east of CVS Pharmacy) on Thursday, March 19th, 2026 starting at 10am.
 
Scheduled activities at the ceremony include remarks from Fire Chief John Bailot, City Manager Derek Jackson and Collinsville Mayor Jeff Stehman, followed by the ceremonial groundbreaking and light refreshments.
 
Designed by Archimages and under the construction management of Holland Construction Services, the new Fire Station No. 2 will provide modern equipment bays, improved response access, advanced training space, and living quarters designed to support the physical and mental well-being of our Firefighters and Paramedics.
 
KEY COMPONENTS/FEATURES OF THE NEW FIRE STATION #2:

• New Fire Station No. 2 will be approximately 10,000 square feet;
• Includes three bays for the fire apparatus;
• Has individual sleeping rooms addressing gender-neutral needs;
• Common kitchen, dining area, dayroom and fitness room; and
• Includes a training room and area in the back for various training scenarios

 
STATEMENT FROM FIRE CHIEF JOHN BAILOT:

“This project has been made possible through the collaboration of City officials, planners, architects, contractors, and – most importantly – the support of our community. We thank every taxpayer, every advocate, and every partner who helped turn this vision into reality.
 
This station represents our commitment to response readiness, firefighter safety, and operational efficiency. It ensures we can continue to deliver rapid, professional, and compassionate service when our neighbors need us most — often on the worst days of their lives.
 
For decades, our current station has served us well. It has been a place of courage, teamwork, and sacrifice. But as our community has grown, so too have the demands placed on emergency services. Call volumes have increased. Equipment has evolved. Training standards have expanded.
 
But this building is about more than bricks and steel. It represents trust. Trust that when someone dials 911, help is on the way. Trust that our City plans not just for today, but for the next generation. Trust that public safety remains a top priority.”