Vernon Township Fire Station No. 3 opened its bays for a Sept. 7 grand-opening celebration, where the public could tour the new building. Festivities included kids’ games, food trucks and a landing by St. Vincent StatFlight 2 medivac helicopter. (Photos by Ben Stout)

Vernon Township Fire Station No. 3 opened its bays for a Sept. 7 grand-opening celebration, where the public could tour the new building. Festivities included kids’ games, food trucks and a landing by St. Vincent StatFlight 2 medivac helicopter. (Photos by Ben Stout)

Vernon Township Fire Station No. 3 is at 600 Vitality Dr., Fortville.

Wade Tyler, 2, tries on a pair of fire boots with help from his mom, Kate Tyler.