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

Richland, WA

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.

Firefighters, dignitaries and community members take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Richland Fire Department Station 76 in south Richland. Instead of the traditional ribbon and scissors, a pair of fire hoses were uncoupled to mark the special occasion.
Firefighters, dignitaries and community members take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Richland Fire Department Station 76 in south Richland. Instead of the traditional ribbon and scissors, a pair of fire hoses were uncoupled to mark the special occasion. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

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.

Living room in the new Richland Fire Department Station 76 and 4307 Trowbridge Blvd. in south Richland.
Living room in the new Richland Fire Department Station 76 and 4307 Trowbridge Blvd. in south Richland. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com
Dorm room in the new Richland Fire Department Station 76 and 4307 Trowbridge Blvd. in south Richland.
Dorm room in the new Richland Fire Department Station 76 and 4307 Trowbridge Blvd. in south Richland. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

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.

Fire trucks and ambulance parked in the new Richland Fire Department Station 76.
Fire trucks and ambulance parked in the new Richland Fire Department Station 76. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com
Exterior of the new Richland Fire Department Station 76 and 4307 Trowbridge Blvd. in south Richland.
Exterior of the new Richland Fire Department Station 76 and 4307 Trowbridge Blvd. in south Richland. Bob Brawdy

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Bob Brawdy is Herald photographer and videographer dedicated to telling the stories of Tri-Citians through his images and videos. He’s worked for the Herald for more than 35 years, starting as an aspiring photographer when he was still in high school.
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