See inside Richland’s newest $7.4M fire station. It’s all about location, location location

The Richland Fire Department celebrated the opening of its newest station Tuesday with the uncoupling of a two fire hoses instead of a traditional ribbon cutting.

The $7.4 million, 10,800-square-foot facility is now fully staffed to respond to fires and emergencies.

About 140 people, including firefighters, families, dignitaries and community members attended the event at 4307 Trowbridge Boulevard, just off Dallas Road and Interstate 82 in south Richland.

Built in the Badger Mountain South community and with its proximity to Interstate 82, the station ensures quicker response times to emergencies in the area, according to a city news release.

The facility also features dedicated space for police officers to complete reports and coordinate with firefighters and emergency medical crews.

This is the sixth fire station in Richland and the fourth to include space for police.

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