On Thursday, June 4th the Town of Auburn held a groundbreaking ceremony at the location of their new Fire Department Headquarters at the corner of Prospect Street and U.S. Route 20. The new facility will replace the West Street station which was opened in the mid 1980s. The current fire department headquarters at 47 Auburn Street will remain open and become Station 2. 

At the ceremony Auburn Town Manager Dori Vecchio said this new project is an investment in the department and the town, "Every day, they answer the call when residents need it most. They respond to emergency, provide light saving care, protect our homes, our businesses, and stand ready to serve all hours, any day, all day. This new station is an investment in them and their ability to continue providing the exceptional service that Town of Auburn residents deserve. This building will serve and protect our community for generations to come and your contributions will leave a lasting legacy that will be respected and appreciated for years."

The total cost of the project is projected to be $31 million. Opening date is scheduled for December 2027.