Fire Station

Few things shatter a household like a fire that consumes years of hard work and priceless family treasures.

Thankfully, each town now has a brand-new fire station. Fire stations are where Sims in the new active Firefighter career report for work during scheduled shifts.

Primary Use

The fire station in each town looks very similar and has identical functions. The primary use is a workplace.

When a Sim accepts a job with the local fire department, this is where he or she reports during scheduled days. Within the fire station, Firefighters maintain equipment (such as the fire engine or alarm system).

Firefighters can also socialize, exercise, and blow off a little steam between emergencies. It is typical to see at least one Firefighter at the station at all times.

Additional Activities

Although the fire station is primarily a venue for the Firefighter career, it contains objects that can be used for other pursuits.

An exercise room in the basement lets Sims work on the Athletic skill, which is useful for the Firefighter career. (Thankfully, there are also showers on-site for washing off the funk from a big workout.)

A socialization area offers couches and games, and a full kitchen lets Sims take care of hunger pangs. Outside, Sims will find a trampoline for fun and socialization.

Sims developing the Inventing skill can use the Inventor's workstation at the fire station. Early in a new household, using a community object like this saves Simoleons.

Plus, it's a great way for a Firefighter to sneak in some skill development between emergencies and foster an alternate stream of income.