More than 275 people attended a recent dedication ceremony for the newest fire station in Kennewick, Washington.

The fire department’s goal is to respond to emergency medical calls in four minutes and fires in five minutes. But until the opening of Fire Station 5 Monday, travel time to many local areas was closer to eight.

The 12,500-square-foot station fire station has living quarters for six and space to park three to four fire and emergency vehicles. It reportedly cost $3.775M.

The new station has polished concrete floors, long-lasting LED lights, and a low-water garden that the Benton County Conservation District helped install. There iss also a community classroom that the residents can use for meetings of up to 15 people.

“We’re trying to build a station we can carry into the future,” said Neil Hines, operations chief for the Kennewick Fire Department.

A Choctaw (AR) firefighter was injured in an accident involving a fire apparatus Sunday morning, according to a news report.

Choctaw Fire Chief Lamar Harvey says a volunteer firefighter was en route to a house fire when he lost control, rolled over multiple times, and crashed into a creek. The firefighter was transported to a hospital with only cuts and bruises.

The Clay Fire Department rolled out a pink fire apparatus during a recent car show in Granger, Indiana, to raise cancer awareness.

"They have went through so much that other people can't even imagine. We're here to honor them and help support those folks that are going through those fights,” said Dave Cherrone.

Brazil judo star Rafaela Silva rode a fire truck through one of Rio's favelas to celebrate her Olympic victory.