The new fire station will be located at 865 White Mountain Highway in a one-story building that is about 9,000 square feet which is about 4,000 square feet larger than the current station.

Pageau said the larger station will give the Fire Department more space to store its ladder truck that doesn't fit in the current central station.

The project was recently approved for two federal grants from Homeland Security and Emergency Management along with about $56,000 to fund the emergency backup generator and almost $100,000 for emergency operation capabilities.

Instead of waiting months, city council decided to fast-track the purchase.

Fire Chief John Whelan said advancing the purchase also means the truck will be delivered in about one month, instead of waiting up to one year.

The city’s fleet of fire trucks includes eight Pierce trucks.

“They are top-of-the-line trucks with a great reputation. It generally takes more than 12 months to spec a truck out,” said Whelan, adding the trucks are built in Florida.

He said the department has purchased trucks from Darch Fire in the past.

“The serviceability is excellent. The truck is set up the same as other units and is compatible with our seven stations,” said the chief.