New Sylvania Twp. Fire Station 2

Sylvania Township Fire Station 2 is the second of three firehouses the department is replacing. Station 3 on Whiteford Road was replaced last year. The new fire house on McCord Road replaces the older and smaller Station 2 located on Central Ave. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL SIZE, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The facade of the new Sylvania Township Fire Station 2. This firehouse is located on McCord Road, whereas the former ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The new Sylvania Township Fire Station 2. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Engine 62 is parked in the garage of Sylvania Township's new Fire Station 2. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lt. Michael Ramm of the Sylvania Township Fire Department stands in the climate controlled equipment room. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The new station also features an exercise room, giving firefighters a place to keep up on their physical fitness. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The new kitchen offers plenty of space to prepare meals for all the firefighters on duty. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Fire Chief Jeff Kowalski stands next to a table made by the crew that is decorated with nostalgic pictures and mementos. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A picture of the a Sylvania Township station in 1960 is encased the new table at Station 2. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lt. Michael Ramm, left, and Fire Chief Jeff Kowalski stand in the office of the new Station. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The station features individual dorm rooms for each crew member on shift. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Fire Chief Jeff Kowalski stands in the dorm area with the red, emergency light in operation. The light will go ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT