New Fire Station Is Officially Open

ANNE ARUNDEL CO., MD — The Anne Arundel County Fire Department announced the official opening on Friday of the Crownsville Fire Station 6.

The 2,316-square-foot facility is located at the corner of Sunrise Beach Road and Generals Highway in Crownsville.

"The AACoFD Crownsville Fire Station 6 was thoughtfully designed for both operational readiness and firefighter safety," reads a release from the department.

"This modern facility will enhance response times and capabilities by being more centrally located in the community."

The station will house:

• Fire Engine 6
• Tanker 6
• Medic Unit 6
• Special Unit 6
• A safety officer, shift commander, and fire investigators.

A release from the department also states a medical ambulance bus — intended for any mass-casualty event — will be stationed at the new firehouse.

The opening of the new site, however, means the closure of the Herald Harbor Volunteer Fire Department on Hall Road.

The department acknowledged that while the closure marks "the end of an era," it also means "the beginning of a new chapter in emergency service delivery for the surrounding communities and Anne Arundel County."