Overview
Osceola County Fire Station is an operational air monitoring station in Kissimmee, Florida, operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Osceola County Fire Station is an air monitoring station located at 8706 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy in Kissimmee, Florida. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess ambient air quality. The station is operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Central District, and serves the Osceola County area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements. As part of the AQS network, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines for representativeness, ensuring data reflects local air quality conditions. The last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. This monitoring station contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network, providing essential data for regulatory compliance, public health assessments, and air quality management in central Florida. Its location near a major highway (SR 192) allows for monitoring of traffic-related emissions, supporting local and state environmental agencies in evaluating air quality trends and implementing control strategies.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Kissimmee, a growing urban area in central Florida with significant tourism and transportation activity. The local air quality context includes emissions from vehicular traffic on major highways, residential and commercial sources, and occasional wildfire smoke. Monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports the EPA's AQS network. The station's data contributes to understanding pollutant transport and local air quality trends in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 8706 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (SR 192), Kissimmee, Florida 34747, United States.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Central District.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting.
The station provides ambient air quality data used for regulatory compliance, public health assessments, and trend analysis, helping local and state agencies manage air quality in central Florida.
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