The living area for the fire‑fighters is spacious enough for nine firefighters with dorm rooms for each, although three firefighters share one room, alternating with the shifts.

The kitchen is also equipped to handle nine people sufficiently with “two of everything” said Jones; including two stoves, two microwaves, two refrigerators and ample counter space.

The station took about eight months to build and cost more than $1 million, although that price includes the equipment and the cost to staff it, Jones said.

This is the fourth fire station in the district. The other three are located at New River Road and Interstate 17, New River Road and Circle Mountain Drive, and Desert Hills and 11th Avenue.