New Pasco Fire Rescue Station Opens in Wesley Chapel

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Pasco County has officially opened a new fire rescue station in Wesley Chapel, part of a broader push to keep emergency response times fast as the county's population continues to surge.

What's New

Pasco Fire Rescue has opened Station 2 in Wesley Chapel, located near County Road 54 and Fox Ridge Boulevard. Fire Chief Ryan Guynn said the station has been in the planning stages for about a decade and fills a critical coverage gap in one of the county's fastest-growing corridors.

Why It Matters

Officials say the new station could cut emergency response times in half for nearby neighborhoods — a meaningful improvement for residents in an area that has seen explosive residential growth in recent years.

Pasco County's population has grown 22% since 2020, and Pasco Fire Rescue is expanding its footprint accordingly. Additional stations and facility upgrades are already planned for Odessa and Land O' Lakes as the county continues to grow.

Why It's Worth Knowing

For Wesley Chapel residents, faster fire and emergency response times are one of the more tangible, immediate benefits of the area's rapid growth — a good local government win to spotlight alongside all the retail and housing headlines.

📍 Pasco Fire Rescue Station 2 — near County Road 54 & Fox Ridge Boulevard, Wesley Chapel, FL

📅 Opened: July 14, 2026

🌐 pascocountyfl.gov/fire-rescue for more information