Largo Fire Rescue is celebrating more than one achievement. According to a baynews9.com article, a new station has opened and a new chief has been appointed. Station 39, located on Jackson Street, includes cancer prevention measures and new sleeping arrangements.
Lt. Jorge Olivera shares that a lot of carcinogens get on firefighting gear, so having a bunker gear room with specialized equipment to remove contaminants is a game changer.
In addition, the new station has individual rooms and alert systems, meaning that call tones will not go off in every room. This will assist in regulating sleep patterns for staff on call…