Harrisonburg Advances Plans to Replace Aging Fire Station 4
Harrisonburg is advancing plans to replace Fire Station 4, located on East Rock Street, which has served the northeast neighborhood for over 50 years. The current station is too costly to renovate, so a new, larger, and modernized one-story facility…
Harrisonburg, VA, October 5, 2026 — Harrisonburg city officials are moving forward with plans to replace Fire Station 4, a facility that has served the northeast neighborhood for more than five decades. The current station, situated on East Rock Street, has reached a point where renovation is deemed too costly.
To address this, the city intends to construct a new, larger, and modernized one-story facility on the existing site. This approach aims to provide enhanced service capabilities for the area.
The project is estimated to span approximately two years from its commencement. The anticipated completion and opening of the new Fire Station 4 are targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028.
Details regarding the contractor selected for the project were not provided. The specific costs associated with the planned demolition, construction, and the estimated renovation costs for the current station have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The current Fire Station 4 has been a fixture in the northeast part of Harrisonburg for over 50 years. The decision to replace it rather than renovate underscores the challenges associated with maintaining older infrastructure and the strategic need for updated facilities to meet contemporary emergency response requirements.
The future facility is designed to be larger and feature modern upgrades, indicating an investment in the long-term safety and operational efficiency for the Harrisonburg Fire Department’s presence in the neighborhood.
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