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HIGH POINT -- There were some unusual trucks behind Fire Station 12 in High Point and some men in Hazmat gear Tuesday as workers are replacing air conditioning duct work and cleaning up after mold was discovered in the station.

“There was some condensation from the HVAC system and it stained the ceiling tiles and that got the guys' attention,” said Fire Chief David Taylor.

Air quality tests found two types of mold.

“One mold is considered not hazardous to anybody's health and the other type of mold, which was present in a much less degree, is reported to cause some respiratory issues,” said Taylor.

While HEPA filters are cleansing the air in the day room and kitchen, the doors to bedrooms were closed, draped and taped off while the crews in Hazmat suits cleaned up other areas.

Fire officials don't think the mold abatement will have a serious impact on response time if there's an emergency.

“We're fortunate in this case, the station is in North High Point, it's sitting in the middle of three or four other fire stations,” said Taylor.

Some of the firefighters and a truck from Station 12 is going to one of those stations until cleanup is done.

“We're in good shape out there, it's a newer part of town, we have fewer emergencies out there than anywhere else in the city,” said Taylor.

Crew are expected to take more air samples late Wednesday, and Fire officials say they'll know Friday morning, at the earliest, if all the mold has been removed.