​​​HENRIETTA, N.Y. — ​Henrietta’s new Fire Station 6 is now open and serving the growing southwest corner of town. The new firehouse is an upgrade for the combination career and volunteer fire district.

The firehouse, located at 60 Erie Station Road, is already proving its worth in improved emergency response times. It has a drive-thru apparatus bay and on-site living quarters that helps get the crew where they are needed fast.

"Before, this area was covered by our other firehouse, Station 4. On a good day to travel down here, it would be about a 12-minute response time, so this cuts that at least in half, if not more. We have had a few incidents down here already where we have made a difference," said Jared Guhl, Henrietta battalion chief.

Henrietta now has seven fire stations. It took over the West Brighton fire protection so now covers more than 40 square miles with four staffed and three volunteer stations.

The firefighters welcome the comforts of home in the state-of-the-art station from the gear, kitchen, ventilation system, fitness room, new training area, burning tower and storage barn.

The public is welcomed to take a tour of Station 6 this Saturday. The ceremonial ribbon cutting begins at 11 a.m. and the open house is noon to 3 p.m.