‘A new place to call home’: Police, firefighters move into new Concord facility

New Fire Station 6 and David District Office will house roughly 50 police officers and eight firefighters while helping first responders reach emergencies faster.

Local officials and Concord police and fire personnel participate in a ceremonial hose uncoupling Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the new Fire Station 6 and Concord Police Department David District Office. Photo credit: Michael Anderson.

Police officers and firefighters in western Concord have a new home — and city officials say it will help them get to emergencies faster.

Concord officially opened its new $11.8 million Fire Station 6 and Police Department David District Office on Wednesday. The 24,000-square-foot joint facility, located along Aviation Boulevard near Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, will serve as the workplace for roughly 50 police officers and eight full-time firefighters.