Firefighters have been in the station now for several weeks as they transition gear and administrative offices out of Station No. 1 on Howe Springs Road, which will remain a fully functioning station with a bright future.  

But the new station has an engine bay that's almost as large as the entire station it replaces, said Battalion Chief Alan McCormick.

For perspective, the department's ladder truck easily fits in the bay with plenty of room for seven other trucks, or utility trailers or rescue boats.