he Station at Potomac Yards - a mixed used commercial and residential space - celebrated its grand opening today with a ceremony in the new, state of the art Fire Station #209, the first in Alexandria in more than 30 years.
Despite the cold and constant rain, more than 150 people turned out for the ceremonies and the tours that followed.
It was a great chance to get a first hand look at the station that will serve Del Ray and provide a permanent home for specialized hazardous waste equipment.
The station was designed with an eye to the future and can accommodate a larger staff if warranted and serve as a command post in times of national emergency.
Conveniently arranged on one level (no more sliding down a pole), the station has a large eat in kitchen with floor to ceiling windows, an all purpose "family" room, 15 individual sleeping rooms, each with a single bed, table, chair, light and phone; four large bathrooms, laundry rooms, conference rooms and office, training and storage space.
As much fun as we had though, it was clear that the day belonged to little boys.
Heuer, Dane, Nolan
With fireman's hats, boots and slickers, it was a day for inspecting the equipment, sitting in the drivers seat and soaking up lots to tell mom.
Kudos to the City of Alexandria for the public/private cooperation that made the Station at Potomac Yards a reality. For more, click here.
Michael
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