November 30 - More than 100 people joined officials from the City of Hesperia and County of San Bernardino for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fire Station 305 in Hesperia. "The County of San Bernardino is dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of the citizens of our County," said First District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt. "This state-of-the-art fire station will improve public safety by reducing response times to residents and will provide needed emergency services to homes, businesses and travelers along the I-15 corridor and surrounding areas."

The $6.7 million station was funded through the cooperative effort of the City of Hesperia, San Bernardino County Fire Department and the County of San Bernardino. The cost was $4.5 million below original estimates due to decreasing construction costs.

At 18,000 square feet, Station 305 is now the largest County fire station. The station was built with the area's future growth in mind and can house 15 crew members on any given shift. At the onset, this station will staff a 24-hour full-time crew, as well as paid-call firefighters, and a Battalion Chief and will offer paramedic services.

"This partnership is an example of good government," said San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen. "This is a perfect example of how City and County government can partner to meet the needs of all citizens in the most cost effective way."

Station 305 is located at 8331 Caliente Road in Hesperia.