The Kingsport Fire Department has put a plan in place that will help with some major issues for the eight stations they have throughout the city. Chief Craig Dye said the $3.9 million dollar plan was put into place because the city just doesn't have the manpower within their maintenance department to address the issues with the aging buildings.
The department's oldest building dates back to 1941 while the newest was just built six years ago.
Chief Dye said the department has double within his 33 years there and that this plan was put into place because maintaining these buildings is a necessity for the department to function properly and for the safety of his employees.
One of the main issues he highlighted was some of the station's exhaust located too close to the dormitories of the employees and needs to be properly relocated to maintain air quality.