Austin city officials on Wednesday broke ground on the reconstruction of a joint fire and EMS station on East Riverside Drive.
The station, at 5309 E. Riverside Drive, is one of several that have been prioritized for renovations as part of the city’s goal to meet quick response times.
The goal: First responders should arrive within eight minutes of a call being received 90% of the time. That is consistent with the national standards set by the Commission of Fire Accreditation International and the National Fire Protection Association, the city said.
As Austin expands, more pressure has