In addition to being able to navigate rough terrain, the engine has a better water drafting system than the in-town engines have, Burn said. It also has a 750-gallon water tank.

Deputy Fire Chief Mike Wilson said a typical engine is in service for about 15 years before it is moved into the reserve fleet. The previous engine at Station No. 5 was in its 12th year and was a hand-me-down from another station.

The station will have space for two trucks and will also include a classroom, fitness room and office. Falgoust said he’s expecting the Sugar Ridge neighborhood and surrounding area to continue growing, so the new station will help decrease response times.

"We have a 5,000 square foot facility right here now, which houses all of our equipment," says Mayor Helms.

It includes all the works, like a kitchen and even bathrooms with showers.

"Set up with gas," says Helms. "Set up with a back up generator, so if we have an episode like what we had in 2001, we have a place where people can go to and be served."

They're also hoping that a bigger station means a bigger staff.