VIDEO: Chevron has donated a two-acre parcel of land to the Northeast Volunteer Fire Department to help build a second fire station in northwestern Midland County. The goal is to cut response times and improve emergency services in the area.
On Monday, first responders and Chevron representatives gathered for a ceremony at the future site, located next to the Chevron pipe yard just north of State Highway 191 on Farm-to-Market Road 1788. NVFD Fire Chief Jason Duran said the new station is a critical step toward improving service coverage. โThe average response time to get to the west side of the county from our current station is 30 to 45 minutes,โ Duran said. โWith this, weโll have water here on the west side of the county. It will help with quicker response times and getting water on scene to help the City of Midland.โ As part of the event, Chevron also surprised attendees with an additional $300,000 donation to support the building process.
