Groundbreaking ceremony starts construction on Fire Station 227

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the construction of its new Station 227 in San Bernardino.

The 10,764 square foot facility will be located within the Arrowhead Elementary School property at the corner of Mountain View and 38th Street.

The new station will improve emergency response and service for area residents and businesses and will replace the current station at 40th Street and Electric Avenue, which was built in 1953 – 73 years ago.

The project is made possible through a partnership between San Bernardino County Fire, the County of San Bernardino, and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, along with the San Bernardino Unified School District.

“Today’s groundbreaking is not only about a new building,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. “It is about strengthening our fire protection system, improving service to residents, and investing in the future safety of San Bernardino County.”

San Bernardino County Fire assumed fire, rescue, and emergency medical services for the City of San Bernardino nearly 10 years ago. The new facility will carry a Type I Paramedic Fire Engine, a brush engine, and a future squad, giving crews additional tools to respond quickly and effectively.

“Improving response times means lives saved, property protected, and a community that knows help is on the way,” said San Bernardino County Fire Assistant Chief Gary Jager. “The new Station 227 will be more than a fire station. It will serve as a positive focal point for the Arrowhead neighborhood, a symbol of what’s possible when county, city, and community partners invest together. We’re grateful to the Board of Supervisors for their continued support of the fire district and for making projects like this possible.”

The station is expected to open in late 2027.