Friday, November 21, 2025, marked a historic day for the City of Spring Hill as elected officials and Spring Hill Fire Department staff officially cut the ribbon on Fire Station No. 4.
Located at the corner of Buckner Lane and Duplex Road, Fire Station No. 4 is the first two-story firehouse in Spring Hill and is the first new fire station to open in the City since 2015.
Fire Station No. 4 has 13 bunk rooms for staff on shift and nine total bathrooms, along with a dedicated office and bunk room for the Battalion Chief on shift. The living quarters comes equipped with a full kitchen, training area, workout room, and more.
“Today is a milestone for Spring Hill,” said Mayor Matt Fitterer. “Mitchell Earwood Fire Station No. 4 strengthens our city in every way — it improves response times for our residents, provides our firefighters with the modern facility they deserve, creates space for additional EMS units and reflects years of planning and investment by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, City Administration, and Staff. This station is a commitment to keeping our community safe as we continue to grow.”
Fire Station No. 4 is named the “Mitchell Earwood Memorial Station" in honor of former Spring Hill Firefighter Mitchell Earwood. Mitchell tragically lost his life in a weather-related incident on May 3, 2020.
Mitchell was hired by the Spring Hill Fire Department in November 2008 and served as a firefighter on Rescue 62 until his passing. Mitchell's gear will be on display in the entryway of the new firehouse, alongside a photo wall consisting of some of our favorite memories with Mitchell.
“Mitchell's spirit and memory lives on through SHFD today, and he will forever be enshrined in Fire Station No. 4,” said Fire Chief Graig Temple. “We are proud to have had Mitchell's family's support throughout the construction process, and we hope this project will stand as a lasting tribute to his service, dedication, and the legacy he left behind.”
Fire Station No. 4 will house multiple fire apparatus and other utility vehicles, helping dramatically improve response times to nearby neighborhoods.