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05/27/2026 11:09 am

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Let’s Celebrate New Fire Station 3

Open House Scheduled for June 15

News Published 5/27/2026 Updated 5/27/2026

Raleigh Fire Station 3 has a new home – so let’s celebrate it! The Raleigh Fire Department will host an open house at the new station, at 936 Rock Quarry Road, on June 15 – and the public is invited. The event is scheduled from 12 noon until 4 p.m.

The event will begin with a dedication ceremony, followed by tours of the new station throughout the afternoon. There will be light refreshments for attendees.

The new 11,105-square-foot building opened on April 27. The old station, which is about 1.7 miles away on South East Street, closed on the same day.

Fire Station 3 provides services to residents in Southeast Raleigh. The new $11.5-million station houses a fire engine with a total of 12 firefighters.

Fire Station 3 has a rich history and a deep connection to the Victor Company. It was Raleigh’s first volunteer black fire company, serving the community for decades. The company operated in the building that became the original Fire Station 3. 

Unique Art

Red art installation

The new station honors that history with an outdoor public art installation called The Victor. The art was created by Maxwell Emcays as a part of the City's Percent for Art Ordinance.  

At the center of The Victor a firefighter emerges from a blaze carrying a rescued figure. The firefighter is not wearing a helmet. That represents the Victor Company firefighters, who didn’t have modern-day helmets and suits.

The art can enable the community to see themselves in service to their community. The central silhouette, formed by a vibrant red sunburst, symbolizes the transition from chaos to hope. 

The installation serves as an immersive historical environment. A path of bronze plaques outlines Raleigh Fire Department history. Six benches are laser cut with words reflecting the department’s core values. Those are “Courage,” “Service,” “United,” “Protect,” “Sacrifice,” and “Honor.” By merging technical precision with local heritage, The Victor creates an open, reflective space honoring the legacy of those who paved the way for modern fire service.

Concrete path with red bricks

A path of bronze plaques outlines Raleigh Fire Department history. Six benches are laser cut with words reflecting the department’s core values: “Courage,” “Service,” “United,” “Protect,” “Sacrifice,” and “Honor.”

Contact

 

Fire Station 3
936 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

Lead Department:
Fire

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