The Anne Arundel County (MD) Fire Department conducted a grand opening for a new fire station in Pasadena, Station 10 Jacobsville, that is more than twice the size of the one it replaces, according to report published by WMAR2 News.

According to the report, the new station is 12,000 square feet in size and sits on the same site as the former station which was just 5,000 square feet. The former fire station was a converted elementary school that was later adapted to accommodate the police department as well, the report stated.

In addition to just having more space, the new station has training rooms and workout equipment and areas for personal space, the report said, noting it has space created to separate contaminated gear from living areas with ventilation to keep firefighters safe and health, the report said.

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