Prince William County Breaks Ground on New Fire and Rescue Station 27

Prince William County will soon enhance its emergency response capabilities with the addition of a new fire and rescue station near the intersection of Dumfries and Spriggs Roads in the Potomac District. The new facility, Station 27, will be the county’s 23rd station and is scheduled to open in October 2026.  

In a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the three-story, 20,419-square-foot station, Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey highlighted that the project goes beyond constructing a building, underscoring the station’s importance to the community. 

"It's about building safety and resilience and peace of mind in our community," Bailey said. "With Station 27, we're bringing faster emergency response times, state-of-the-art equipment and a dedicated team of firefighters and first responders... It's an investment in our future and a testament to the hard work of everyone involved in making this vision a reality.”  

Vice Chair and Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye emphasized that fire stations are essential hubs for community connection, as well as safety.  

“We know that firehouses are not just firehouses,” Boddye said. “They're a place of fellowship, brotherhood, sisterhood and folks that are really committed to keeping our community safe and secure.”  

Neabsco District Supervisor Victor Angry noted the importance of the new station reducing emergency response times to meet the needs of the county’s growing population. 

“Prince William County is a growing county,” Angry said. “And so, the services of first responders are going to be critical and getting to where we need to be.” 

County Executive Chris Shorter echoed the significance of equipping first responders with the tools and resources they need to serve the community effectively. 

“They put their lives on the line for us each and every day,” Shorter said of emergency responders. “It really is a testament to them and our community that we build facilities like this to make sure that they can do what they do best, and that is protecting our community for our residents. This station means a faster response time in critical situations. It means knowing that in times of crisis, we will arrive swiftly. And it means peace of mind for families, businesses and schools in the area.” 

Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Thomas LaBelle said that the fire and rescue system as it stands today is the result of the foresight of citizens who came together 80 years ago with the recognition that they needed to provide emergency services to the community.  

“Things happen. The alarm sounds. The men and women of the fire rescue system stand up. They go out to help the community, and then things go back to normal,” LaBelle said. “But just to be clear, 30 years from now, it will continue to happen. Not only will people continue to respond, but this community I know will continue to stand up and provide the resources necessary to make that happen.” 

Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega, along with community members and county staff, also attended the ceremony. 

Once complete, Station 27 will house advanced firefighting equipment, emergency vehicles and personnel trained to provide rapid, life-saving services.  

Watch the Buzz video about the event.