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Firefighters move into new far East El Paso fire station.
Summary
El Paso Fire moved into a new 9,000-square-foot station in far East El Paso funded by the voter-approved 2019 public safety bond, and the facility includes dorms, a full kitchen, office space, a gym and three vehicle bays.
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El Paso Fire has moved into a new fire station in far East El Paso near Pebble Hills and Tim Foster. The 9,000-square-foot facility was financed through the voter-approved 2019 public safety bond and is co-located with the Upper Eastside Police Regional Command Center. City Representative Ivan Nino said the station will strengthen emergency response in the area. He also helped organize a welcome dinner on March 15 for the firefighters and their families and thanked the team and their captain as they begin work at the location.
Key details:
- The station is 9,000 square feet and is near Pebble Hills and Tim Foster.
- Funding came from the voter-approved 2019 public safety bond.
- On-site amenities include dorms, bathrooms, a full-service kitchen, office space, a gym and three bays for emergency vehicles.
- The facility is co-located with the Upper Eastside Police Regional Command Center.
- City Rep. Ivan Nino participated in a welcome dinner for firefighters and noted a few final details remain; a community ribbon-cutting announcement is expected soon.
Summary:
City Representative Ivan Nino said Fire Station No. 38 strengthens emergency response in far East El Paso and welcomed the firefighters and their families. A handful of final details at the station remain to be completed, and officials said there will soon be an announcement about a community ribbon-cutting ceremony.
