The new engine, one of eight that will be deployed in the city, is ten inches shorter than the old trucks it is replacing, and can make a u-turn in just 25 feet, explained Hayes-White. According to a release from Supervisor Aaron Peskin’s office, it was built to adapt to San Francisco’s evolving urban streetscape and Vision Zero goals. It also boasts a screen and cameras that give a 360-degree view to help look out for potential pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile conflicts. Deputy Chief Anthony Rivera demonstrated the screen to Streetsblog–it automatically changes view depending on whether the engine is in reverse, or has a left or right turn signal activated.

A preexisting Type-2 fire rescue vehicle and a 2-person crew will operate the station.

Portland Fire and Rescue said 1,333 incidents, including 105 confirmed fires, have happened in station 23’s previous zone. There were also 16 structure fires.

Commissioner Dan Saltzman said reopening the station will better serve Portlanders.

Battalion Chief Tommy Castle said the new station will provide faster response times for homes and businesses in the area.

“It’s going to be a huge plus for us, the response time is going to be cut, at least in half…our response to accidents in the section that falls in the city along I-81, will be just a couple of minutes,” Castle said.