Chula Vista Fire Department has a new fire station, the newest fire station in the city in 14 years. On May 22 Station 10 began operating in the areas of Millenia and Otay Ranch, according to a press release from the city of Chula Vista.
“Normally we would have held a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate Station 10 and invite the community, but with the pandemic, that is not an option,” said CVFD Chief Jim Geering in the press release. “However, the Chula Vista Fire Department is ready to serve the city of Chula Vista and we look forward to meeting our new neighbors in the future.”
The cost of the new station was $8,123,000—funded from development impact fees.
Station 10 houses Fire Engine #60 with future plans to include a truck and an ambulance. It is designed to house up to 10 firefighters for future needs of the area and began initial service with four personnel per shift.
Station 10 consists of 13,435 sq. ft. with three bays. The two-story station includes a pole and high-speed roll-up doors for improved turnout times and overall response times, and a traffic light-controlled intersection for safe and swift exit when responding to calls. The station also includes safety features for firefighters including a Plymovent vehicle exhaust extraction system which removes carcinogens and prevents exhaust from entering the living areas.
Chula Vista is currently in construction on two new stations, replacing existing stations to better serve the population. Station 5 will relocate to Orange Avenue and Station 9 is being built at 100 Moss St. Both stations are funded by Measure P, the half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2016. The estimated cost for both stations is $17.9 million with a projected completion date of mid-2021.
