PHOTO: Vashon Island Fire District’s Station 56, located in Burton, went live on Oct. 23, a week ahead of its anticipated official opening on Nov. 1.
A rotating shift of two career firefighters is now in place around the clock, residing in a new modular housing unit that is just steps away from the station’s fire apparatus bay. Tucked inside the bay are an aid car, a fire engine, and a water tender.
Purchased from Wolf Industries, the housing cost the district $146,350, a price inclusive of the structure itself, all its furnishings, and its installation.
Inside, the 615 square foot unit contains two small but comfortable bedrooms, a modern kitchen and living area, and a spacious full bathroom. A stacked washer/dryer unit is also part of the furnishings.
The house, despite its compact layout, is filled with light and has tall ceilings.