Hanover opens new fire station in Laurel Meadow community

Apr 25, 2025 - 02:25

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Hanover opens new fire station in Laurel Meadow community

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Hanover County's newest fire station, located in the Laurel Meadow community, is officially open as of Thursday.

On Thursday, April 24, county officials and Hanover County Fire-EMS leaders celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station 17.

This 14,993-square-foot firehouse sits adjacent to Laurel Meadow Elementary School -- a strategic choice, per county officials. Fire Station 17 will decrease response times and ease the burden on other stations, making it a benefit to both Hanover residents and their emergency crews.

The station's modern design is focused on functionality and firefighter safety, per the county, including things like a decontamination room, specialized laundry equipment to clean gear, individual dorms and a fitness space.

Grand opening and ribbon cutting for Hanover's new Fire Station 17. (Photos: Hanover County Government)

“The opening of this beautiful, state-of-the-art fire station marks a major milestone for public safety in Hanover County,” said county administrator John A. Budesky in a press release. “It reflects our commitment to modernizing and replacing the County’s firehouses while prioritizing the safety of the dedicated women and men of Hanover Fire-EMS and the communities they serve every day.”

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Fire Station 17 is the first firehouse built in Hanover to expand services since 1987 -- but it won't be the last. According to the county, its 5-year Capital Improvements Program includes replacements for Doswell Station 4, Montpelier Station 8 and Chickahominy Station 10.

“Today’s fire stations must be designed to accommodate a diverse workforce and modern operational needs,” Anderson said. “These new facilities will help us meet response time goals, improve working conditions for our personnel and enhance the delivery of emergency services across Hanover County.”