"I would like to see it done because he deserved it," Vargas said before the council took action on the matter.Council for its approval.

The Fire Department is expected to schedule a ceremony to rename the station near Fairview Avenue and Grand Boulevard.

Good, a former U.S. Marine, served on Lake Station's Fire Department for more than 50 years. He was the fire chief for 16 years and a councilman for 12 years.

The number of calls in that area is up by 150 so far this year compared to the same time last year, he said.

The station will be the city’s second, operated jointly by the city and Clemson University.

Mayor J.C. Cook said it is designed to last 50 years.

Architects presented plans that showed a station with three bays for trucks, a multipurpose room that could be used for community meetings, sleeping quarters for firefighters, a physical fitness training room and a living/dining/kitchen area.

With the new engine, the department is now fully equipped with six fire engines and a ladder truck, Falmouth Fire Chief Michael F. Small said. The department was down two engines late last year, this after an engine at the West Falmouth station and a spare engine in East Falmouth were taken out of service due to mechanical issues. A used engine was purchased in December to replace the West Falmouth engine.

Deputy Fire Chief Scott J. Thrasher said a seven-member volunteer committee within the fire department spent a year providing input into the design of the new engine. Among the new features include an undercarriage that is resistant to salt and other corrosive materials, a new light tower, and up-to-date restraint systems including new air bags.

Deputy Chief Thrasher said the new engine will be outfitted with radios and equipment next week, with firefighter training to follow. He said the engine could be in service the week of September 19.