The dirt was turned as the city of Sacramento cheered and the new fire station was officially underway. The battle for funds and approval caused for a two-year long process before the groundbreaking happened. Many people gathered for the ceremony while Mayor Betty Howard thanked much of the crowd for allowing this dream to become a reality for the city of Sacramento. Tears were shed by the mayor and some of the firefighters as they realized they will no longer be in such a small station.