The City of Anderson, South Carolina, approved architectural services for Fire Station Four on January 12, 2026, advancing to the design phase for a new facility amid northern area’s rapid growth.
Project Location and Purpose
The station will sit at the corner of East West Parkway and Beltline Connector on a three-acre city-purchased site, serving Clemson Boulevard primarily and supporting Station Three along Greenville Street and Midway Road. City Manager David McCuen and Fire Chief Charlie King highlighted faster emergency responses to fires, medical calls, traffic accidents, and more, driven by rising housing and retail developments boosting call volumes.
Design Features
Plans call for a one- or two-story building with three bays, administrative offices, and living quarters, customized to Anderson’s architectural style for community pride. The ISO Class 1-rated department—held by under 1% of U.S. agencies—emphasizes prevention of flashovers and ensuring survivable spaces.
Timeline
Design wraps by fall 2026 via a fire department committee, with contractor hiring in late spring/early summer, construction starting fall 2026, and a $12 million budget mainly from local bonds. Groundbreaking eyes early 2027. This growth-related infrastructure push echoes Lowcountry public safety expansions you’ve tracked.
