The Montgomery Fire Department will soon break ground for the city’s 17th fire station. MFR announced Station 17 will be located on Atlanta Highway near Interstate 85. According to a map, the station will be situated between Dixie Electric and the Chevron Gas Station across from Lakeview Baptist Church. The station will provide more coverage for the East Montgomery area and additional firefighter positions. It is not clear when the construction on the new station will begin or when it is expected to be completed.