On Monday, May 11, 2026, Congressmember Laura Friedman was joined by Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone, Third District Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman, and Fire Station 8 firefighters to announce a $500,000 federal investment to go toward the future construction costs for a new Fire Station 8 in the City of West Hollywood.
This federal investment complements funding secured through Measure E to fund the Fire Station 8 capital project construction costs. Measure E, the Emergency Response and Infrastructure Special Parcel Tax Initiative Ordinance, was approved by voters in November 2024.
“The firefighters of Station 8 have spent 73 years walking out of this building and into danger to protect this community. They’ve done it without hesitation, without complaint, and from a building where they lay their heads at night knowing it’s been deemed vulnerable to collapse,” said Congresswoman Friedman. “The men and women who work here deserve a station that’s safe, modern, and built for the emergencies of today — not 1953. This $500,000 federal investment is a down payment on that promise, and I’m going to keep fighting until it’s finished.”
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department extends its appreciation to Congressmember Friedman, the Board of Supervisors, City of West Hollywood, and voters for prioritizing the needs of our first responders. We thank you for your unwavering support.
