Fire Station No. 8 Replacement

Location

4845 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207  View Map

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4845 Langston Blvd , Arlington, VA 22207

4845 Langston Blvd , Arlington, VA 22207

Status

Construction

Construction of the new fire station is expected to be complete in early 2024.

The contractor is currently working to enclose the building and is installing windows, brickwork, metal studs and insulation. The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough in work is nearly complete and most of the insulation has been installed. The roofing is complete and the green roof will be installed soon. This summer, construction will begin on the two stormwater facilities and the metal panels and additional brickwork will be installed on the exterior of the building.

The County is developing a small-scale historical exhibit which will be displayed in the lobby. This exhibit will convey the personal contributions, stories, and human connections of the members of Fire Station 8 from its origins in 1918 through the present day.

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday to Friday, and some Saturday work from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

About the Project

For more details about the 2015 Fire Station 8 Public Process, including relevant documents and meeting materials, visit the archived project page.

In September 2015, and after a rigorous public process to identify new sites for Fire Station No. 8, the County Board appointed the Fire Station No. 8 Task Force and charged the group with reviewing these siting options for a replacement station. The Task Force held several meetings and ultimately recommended building a new four-bay station in the location of the existing station at 4845 Langston Boulevard. In July 2016 the County Board accepted the Task Force recommendation and voted to build a new Fire Station No. 8 at its current location.

In January 2017, the County Board approved the acquisition of three parcels to use as a temporary location for Fire Station No. 8, while the new one is being built. The parcels, located at 2211, 2215 and 2217 N. Culpeper Street, are immediately adjacent to the existing station – this keeps the station in the same general area and affords minimal disruption in fire operations.

• 2211 N. Culpeper Street Historic Description
• 2211 N. Culpeper Street Floor Plans
• 2211 N. Culpeper Street Interior Photos
• 2211/2215 N. Culpeper St. Demolition Plan | Map

Combining the acquired parcels with the existing fire station site will offer efficiency and cost savings in construction of both the temporary and new permanent station. The temporary location is expected to include temporary engine bay structures on the 2211 and 2215 parcels and the living quarters will be located in the existing 2217 N. Culpeper Street building.

The Fire Station No. 8 History and Legacy (FS8HL) working group was established in January 2018 and charged to develop and recommend strategies to recognize, emphasize and honor the history and legacy of the Hall’s Hill/High View Park Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Station No. 8. The findings of the working group are available online.

About the Process

Public Process 

• Fire Station No. 8 Task Force
• History and Legacy
  
  

Public Facilities Review Committee Documents

Additional Outreach

• December 20, 2022: Progress Update Meeting Presentation and Recording
• June 12, 2019: Community Meeting Presentation

Funding

Funding identified in the 2019-2028 CIP and provided through other various funding sources.

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