On the contrary, I'd say I prefer having a smaller station with only a few units. I find it more challenging to try and deal with as much as possible using as few units as possible, only calling in extra units if I'm struggling at an incident rather than just bomb bursting vehicles at everything. But then that's just me!
Its not just you, I do the same, IF I need more units like for a large traffic accident or a fire that is getting out of hand, but even for that, its usually the light force and a an extra engine or 2. Personally I like it that way because the Battalion Chief gets used more.