COLORADO SPRINGS — A newly remodeled fire station in Colorado Springs will better protect the health of our firefighters.
Fire Station 25 serves neighborhoods along Marksheffel Road on the east side of the city. Part of the remodel included new safety equipment to get rid of diesel fumes.
It's part of the department's efforts to give firefighters a healthier work environment at the station. Chief Randy Royal says the improvements also benefit the different agencies that work out of Fire Station 25.
"It was really a win win between those agencies, our agencies and Colorado Center to make this happen and it really benefits the whole neighborhood," said Chief Royal.
The remodel to Fire Station 25 also included a new kitchen and workout area for firefighters. The station was open during the remodel so crews could still respond to calls.
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