The city already owned the two and a half acres, with hopes to build a new future fire station. But plans changed after they saw the 3,000 square foot home.

"We came over and got to looking around... Once we walked through the house, it just really jumped out that this could be a fire station,” said Isbell. "All the stars aligned and this place happened."

Isbell gave KVUE a tour of the new fire house Monday.

"To have a really nice big dining area with a fire place, with windows that open that you can see the creek, that really adds to the ambiance,” said Isbell.

The home has a weight room and locker room.

"We brought over lockers from one of the old stations that we had,” said Isbell.

There are offices, bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area and bedrooms.

Jack Moss finally found the 1924 American Le France. It had been auctioned off and was being used as transport for lumber. Moss found it in the early 70's and slowly rehabbed it.

"This for him, represents the soul of service," said Ron.

Dirk Hedges with the McKinney Fire Department, with the help of the Texas Fire Museum, were instrumental in bringing the old engine back to life. It would take several years to finally make happen.

"It will always be for me my Mona Lisa," said Ron.

Just as the whole project was coming together Jack died last year. It was a little more than a year after it was finally complete and returned the McKinney Central Station.

"I think he would say it was all worth it ," Ron said envisioning what his father would say.

The Panther trucks, incorporating Euro 6 engines, include a “Stinger” machine with a high reach extendable turret capable of throwing water more than 100 metres at a rate of 6,000 litres a minute. The fire engines will be stationed at the airport for fire crews to use in emergency response situations.