Although the funds are intended for renovations in two fire stations, the bulk of the funds will be to repair and rehab the bunk rooms in the two stations. The stations were built in 1980 and have not received any upgrades during their almost 40 year service time.

The Boston (MA) Fire Department has been taking major steps to ensure its members are aware of the cancer risks that exist as they do their jobs. Now, it is taking a look at fire stations to see what risks exist there. The short answer is yes, there is plenty inside a station that can expose firefighters to harmful carcinogens, mostly on the apparatus floor. Diesel exhaust that is not vented from the building or filtered somehow is one area that should not need explanation at this point. Read more about what the Boston Fire Department is doing to reduce cancer risks in its fire stations.

In addition to opening the 25th station, the department added 19 personnel. the department responds to more than 20,000 calls annually. The new station will be staffed 24/7 and offers fire suppression and advanced life support services.

The new truck cost $450,477. The cab and chassis were complete in December, with plumbing and painting completed in January. The truck is now in service.