EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 A new fire station aimed at boosting emergency response in far East El Paso officially opened on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
To commemorate the opening of the new facility, the City of El Paso hosted a ceremony for Fire Station No. 38 at 14301-B Pebble Hills Blvd. on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
According to the city, the newly constructed station was funded through the voter-approved 2019 Public Safety Bond and is intended to strengthen emergency response in the city. <\/p>\n
Located next to the Upper East Side Police Regional Command Center, Fire Station No. 38 includes three emergency vehicle bays with exhaust ventilation, a dispatch office and IT server room, medical supply and equipment storage. <\/p>\n
Additionally, the more than 9,000-square-foot facility includes decontamination and shower facilities, a dormitory and industrial laundry facility, a food preparation and service area with cold and dry food storage, a fitness area, and a lobby with public restrooms.<\/p>\n
\u201cFire Station 38\u2019s opening marks a significant milestone in our commitment to serve and protect our community,\u201d Fire Chief Jonathan Killings said. \u201cThis state-of-the-art facility will enhance our response capabilities in far East El Paso and improve the overall safety for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, “This station brings in new resources to the city of El Paso, so as the city continues to grow, this is our response to that.” <\/p>\n
The project has an estimated budget of $5.4 million for design and construction. The city also allocated an additional $1.2 million in Public Safety Bond funds for the acquisition of emergency vehicles to support operations at the new station. <\/p>\n
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