[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] City of Alexandria Completes New Station 203

[Richard Adamy]

Very nicely done video!

The station is a big step up from their previous quarters.

Rich, KA4GFY

On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 4:50 PM Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> *City of Alexandria Completes New Station 203 *
>
> *For Immediate Release: June 19, 2021*
>
> With a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, the City of Alexandria
> celebrated the completion of the replacement project for Station 203
> located at 2801 Cameron Mills Road. The construction project began in
> spring 2019, and first responders returned to the facility in March 2021.
>
> “I am proud of this state-of-the-art facility, which will better support
> modern fire and EMS apparatus, equipment, and operations, with capacity for
> special service units,” said City Manager Mark Jinks. “This modernized
> station is a sound investment in the safety of our community.”
>
> The new station is a two-story structure, measuring approximately 15,000
> square feet, and replaces the original station built in 1948. This
> up-to-date facility is equipped with three operational bays to house a fire
> engine, ladder truck, medic unit and all required personnel, including a
> safety officer. Living quarters, kitchen and exercise amenities support up
> to 12 staff who will live on-site during their 24-hour shifts.
>
> “This project was made possible by the Alexandria Fire Department’s
> unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality emergency response
> for our community and the best accommodations for our first responders,”
> said Fire/EMS Chief Corey Smedley. “We appreciate everyone involved in
> completing this project and the community’s patience throughout the
> construction process.”
>
> Originally proposed as part of the City's Capital Improvement Program in
> 2006, the Station 203 project included construction of a temporary station,
> new construction of the permanent station, and demolition and removal of
> the previous and temporary stations.
>
> *Visit the Station 203 project webpage
> <https://www.alexandriava.gov/generalservices/info/default.aspx?id=107343> for
> more information, including a virtual tour of the station.*
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