After covering news in Fishers for nearly 12 years, I know once an area of the city reaches a certain level of development the residents begin to ask the question – when will the city build a fire station in our area?  That question was often asked as the northeast part of the city began to develop.

After many years of planning, Station 397 on 136th Street opened in February, and Wednesday the official opening was celebrated.

One feature of this new facility is a baby box, designed for mothers that wish to anonymously give up their babies.  The baby box facility allows for safe care of the child by firefighters on duty at the time.

Above is a short video with Fishers Fire Department Captain John Mehling about the new station and the baby box, a first for Fishers.

Below, a photo of the baby box from the inside.