LARGO, Fla. — Largo Fire Rescue is marking more than one milestone by opening a new station and welcoming a new chief.

What You Need To Know • Largo Fire Rescue is celebrating the opening of Station 39 on Jackson Street • The space aims to concentrate on cancer prevention and sleep preservation • The station is also welcoming Matt Carpenter as the new fire chief • A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to celebrate Station 39 on the week of Aug. 18 and an open house for the community will happen in the spring of 2026

Crews recently moved into the new Station 39 located on Jackson Street.

The space includes cancer prevention and sleep preservation measures. A state-of-the-art bunker gear room is stocked with specialized equipment to help remove cancer-causing contaminants.

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