The Davie Volunteer Fire Department got official approval to build a new fire station today from the Halifax County Commissioners.

Approval, in a resolution, was a formality to recognize the county agrees with the department constructing a new station, County Manager Tony Brown said.

The fire department needs the new station because its current building, located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 158 and Zoo Road, is too small. The new fire station will be built down the highway from the current one.