After a 3-year delay, Ventura County’s $9-million Fire Station No. 27 is open for business. This state-of-the-art structure was left unfinished during two of the most devastating wildfires in California’s history during that time. The major contractor failed to perform, and there has apparently been no financial backup. Anyway, it’s open now, sporting three new bright yellow fire trucks and a Caterpillar dozer to. Clear brushy terrain. Everything seems to be in good order. It is reported the station can house nine firefighters and four engines. How this new station will effect Fillmore’s own volunteer fire department remains to be seen.