Jefferson City (MO) Council members approved a $588,000 renovation project for Station 4, reports newstribune.com.

Under the plan, work is scheduled to be completed on the building—located at 820 Ellis Blvd. and which opened in 1969—by the beginning of November.

Of the $588,000 needed for the renovation, about $322,220 has been allocated from leftover funds from Station 2. The rest, officials noted, could be available through sales tax F money.

Officials noted the renovations would include:

• Expanding the back of the station for a storm shelter and fitness room.
• Creating an ADA-compliant bathroom.
• Adding partitions in the bunkroom for increased privacy.
• Adding a designated office space.
• Updating electrical services for increased reliability and future solar power options.
• Creating a decontamination area for gear.
• Adding storage.

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For the second time in about a month, the Chula Vista (CA) Fire Department opened a new station, reports sandiegouniontribune.com.

The $8.9 million, 13,000-square-foot Station 3, located at 100 Moss St. near Naples Street, replaces the 60-year-old facility that was formerly Station 9.

Much like the new Station No. 5 on Orange Avenue, Station 3 features roll-up doors, the ability to house modern fire equipment, four drive-through bays, and 10 bunk rooms.

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West Memphis will have a grand opening for an all-new fire station, reports WMC 5.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “The ceremony also includes the official welcome of Engine No. 7, a brand new Pierce Mfg Enforcer Pumper! The new addition to the city’s fleet will undergo a ‘wetting,’ its first bath with its new department, and then be pushed into its bay by the firefighters.”

The fire station features a fitness center, larger living space and the latest technology and equipment for firefighters.