Grant County Fire District No. 8
to protect life, property, and the environment...
The District faces unique challenges in keeping pace with the changing world in which we live and work. We must not forget the traditions and people who brought us to this point. However, we must adapt, be flexible, and be progressive in order to be successful. We believe the following statements will provide with a vision that will enable us to continue to be an exceptional organization.
February 13, 2018 - Grant County Fire District 8 is pleased to announce that it has purchased a 10-acre parcel on the corner of SR 243 S and Road 22.5 SW. The District intends to build a new main fire station on the parcel to replace the current main fire station in Mattawa, which was sold in October 2017.
The cost to buy the land was $290,000. The projected cost to build the new facility is currently estimated at $2.5 to $3 million. The District plans to begin construction in late 2018 and transfer into the new facility during the first quarter of 2020. Some of the planned features of the new facility include larger vehicle bays, residential quarters, and proper decontamination and exhaust systems.
The new facility will be designed to aid the District in continuing to provide exceptional fire protection and emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of the changing and growing area it serves.