There was also a free-standing plaque placed in front of the station to honor former Cleveland City Council President George Forbes and council member Mary Zone.

"I've been working on this for over a decade," said Cleveland Councilman Zack Reed.

Reed said it wasn't fair for firefighters and EMS to go out and save lives everyday and come back to a run down fire house. He wanted them to have a fire house that was new, great quality and something they could be proud of.

There is also a community room open to the public and a play area will soon be built behind the fire station.

Last November, residents approved a $1.5 million levy to bring in about $100,000 each year for five years.

East Palestine Fire Chief Joshua Brown said both departments were already contracted there, but this will make response faster.

“This just provides us with an opportunity to have our membership that lives in the township respond to a station that’s closer, and as well put fire protection on the street and faster in the township,” Brown said.

Both departments are accepting applications for employment.