MERIDIAN, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, the Grand Opening of Meridian Fire Station #7 at 6343 S. Recreation Ave. was held on Tuesday. The new station will be staffed with one Meridian Fire Engine, one Meridian Fire Brush Truck and one Ada County Paramedics unit, improving response coverage for South Meridian.
"Getting the best medical response in the safest and fastest manner to our citizens is our number one priority," Ada County Paramedics Chief Shawn Rayne said. "Over the last five years, we have seen our call volume in Meridian and South Ada County increase greatly. This partnership with Meridian and being able to have our crews there 24 hours a day, ready to respond to any emergency, will allow us to better serve our community. That's our goal."
Fire Station 7 was built to reduce firefighter's carcinogenic exposure. The layout of the fire station allows for better ventilation, isolated areas for contaminated gear, easy access to the fire engine, and solid clean surfaces.
To reduce firefighter gear from further contamination, there is a designated turnout room away from the bay. Solid surface flooring throughout living quarters reduces exposure to hazards from firefighter boots and shoes. In addition, there are sinks at each entry to the living quarters from the bay, preventing cross-transfer to skin following fire exposure.
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