The Pentagon The Pentagon The Pentagon, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. As a symbol of the U.S. military, the phrase "The Pentagon" is often used as a metonym for the Department of Defense and its leadership. The building was designed by American architect George Bergstrom and built by contractor John McShain. Ground was broken on September 11, 1941, and the building was dedicated on January 15, 1943. General Brehon Somervell provided the major motivating power behind the project; Colonel Leslie Groves was responsible for overseeing the
Arlington County Fire Department transport units with one firefighter/EMT and one firefighter/paramedic. Arlington operates nine engine companies, three truck companies, two rescue companies and eight medic units. Additional medic units can be placed in service as necessary. The county is divided into two divisions, the North (112) and the South (111), with one Battalion Chief, an Advanced Paramedic Officer, an Assistant Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshals in each division. Abbreviations: <nowiki>*</nowiki> - Indicates part-time units, often staffed during peak times only. Arlington County Fire Department is the primary all-hazards response agency for Arlington County, Virginia. In addition to ACFD, other fire departments operate