Fire Station 8 is the primary responding station for the Elk Grove Business Park and residential areas nearest the station. The location of the station was selected based on an extensive study of department responses and combines the staff and apparatus from two (2) former fire stations. Fire Station 8 was formally dedicated on May 18, 2019. At 21,000 sq. ft., the new station houses a majority of the department’s specialty equipment including a hazmat trailer, water rescue boats and equipment, and the motorized ventilation unit (MVU).
Also located on the property at 700 Fargo is the fire department’s training tower. This 11,000 sq. ft. 4-story masonry building contains multiple individually controlled gas-fire burn props and an integrated smoke system, allowing for realistic simulated fire scenarios. The building also provides for confined space training and technical rescue training from the rooftop.
Fire Station #8 was awarded the Silver Award for Satellite Fire Stations by Firehouse Magazine. The award recognizes outstanding architecture and design from Fire Departments nationwide.
Hours: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Emergency Phone: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Phone: (847) 734-8008
