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Weigand Construction, the City of Huntington's construction partner for a new Flaxmill Road Fire Station, recently shared video of early progress at the three-acre site.

The Huntington Fire Department broke ground at the new station on September 9 at 1005 Flaxmill Road. Foundation and other site concrete work is being completed first, with building construction set to begin early in 2026.

The new station’s grand opening is currently on track for late next year.

“This new station will enable our dedicated firefighters to respond to our growing north side with greater speed and efficiency, while still maintaining quick access to our downtown and east side neighborhoods,” Fire Chief Tony Johnson said. “Designed with firefighter health and safety as a top priority, the facility includes clearly defined zones that separate the apparatus bay from the living quarters, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for our crews.”

The City purchased the land for the new station back in 2008, and the need to replace the Condit Street station has only increased since then. Now nearly 50 years old, the current station on Huntington’s east side is outdated and overcrowded.

The two-story, 17,750-square-foot Flaxmill Road station is designed to meet the department’s modern operational needs, with a focus on firefighter safety, rapid response and advanced training. Features will include:

• A location near major thoroughfares and growing residential and industrial areas, improving response times citywide.
• Advanced air filtration and decontamination systems to protect firefighters after emergency calls.
• Positive pressure air locks to separate the fire bay from living quarters, minimizing exposure to contaminants and potential carcinogens.
• A dedicated training tower for realistic fire and rescue simulations.
• Expanded, modernized living quarters, administrative offices and community meeting spaces.
• Capacity for eight on-duty firefighters and four administrative staff, ensuring 24/7 readiness.

The total project cost is estimated at $12.6 million. The City will spend approximately $3 million in available cash-on-hand and issue lease bonds through the Huntington Redevelopment Authority to cover the remaining cost.

The existing Condit Street station will remain operational throughout construction. The City will continue working to determine potential future reuses of that building.

The Etna Avenue station will remain operational during and after the project.