Farmersville opens $7 million fire station; enhances public safety in Tulare County
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- Farmersville opened a $7M fire station replacing fire facilities at city hall.
- The 8,414 sq ft station houses apparatus bays, living quarters and offices.
- State funding from Sen. Melissa Hurtado secured the $7M upgrade in 2022.
Farmersville opened its new $7 million fire station , replacing the fire department facilities at city hall where it has been operating since the late 1990s.
“This new fire station represents a major investment in the safety of our community,” said Farmersville Fire Chief Jim Thomas.
The 8,414-square-foot fire station includes the apparatus bays (4,145 square feet), a turnout/fitness area (1,305 square feet) and office and living spaces (2,964 square feet) that accommodates three offices, four bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and additional workplace area.
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Thomas said the new station “will allow our firefighters to respond more quickly, operate more efficiently, and better serve the residents of Farmersville for generations to come.”
Farmersville, a city in Tulare County, is situated in San Joaquin Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, just east of the city of Visalia.
Mayor Tina Hernandez said with the implementation of the new fire station, the city’s fire department and crew will “be better equipped to deliver prompt and professional services that are critical to the well-being of every member of our community.”
“As Mayor, the safety of our community is paramount,” Hernandez said.
The construction of the new Fire Station 83 was made possible with $7 million secured by state Senator Melissa Hurtado in the 2022 state budget to upgrade the city’s fire response capabilities.
According to the county, fire services began in Farmersville in 1951 with volunteers. The department transitioned to full-time city employees in 1986.
The city has a population of 10,397 people, according to the 2020 census with 87.9 percent being Hispanic or Latino.
This story was originally published January 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM.
