Irving Fire Department starts downtown station construction as EMS calls rise

Chief Victor Conley of the Irving Fire Department reported that construction of a new Central Fire Station in downtown Irving is now underway and showed what the completed facility will look like. He also said the department plans to move Station 8 in Las Colinas from a cramped site to a lot near Northwest Highway and Riverside Drive to improve capacity.

An unidentified speaker (first heard at the town hall) told attendees that EMS call volume has gone up "50% over just the last few years," and that the current station facility is too small to house planned improvements. City presenters framed the station projects as responses to rising service demands and noted relocation and construction are intended to allow updated equipment and staffing configurations.

The segment did not include construction budgets, contract awards or a detailed timeline for the new Central Station beyond the statement that construction is underway. The town hall discussion emphasized capacity needs rather than presenting a finalized procurement schedule.

Officials encouraged continued public engagement; no formal vote or council action was announced during the segment.