Greeneville’s new Fire Station No. 2 is now fully operational, and according to local officials, the new station at 945 Carson St. represents a significant leap forward for the Greeneville Fire Department. They say it will not only mean local firefighters will be able to provide a quicker and safer response, but it will also mean safer working conditions for the firefighters themselves. Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths among firefighters. The new fire station was designed using the “hot, warm and cold” concept… meaning the apparatus bays will now be considered hot zones, when firefighters return from structure fires and hazardous materials calls. They will enter the Decon Room, which is considered the warm zone. That’s where they will decontaminate gear and equipment and then shower and change uniforms. The idea is to prevent harmful cancer-causing contaminants from entering the living areas.