Jersey City, New Jersey: The members of Jersey City’s Engine Company 19 have moved back into their renovated firehouse and, by all accounts, are thoroughly enjoying the numerous amenities of their new home.
RSC Architects of nearby Cliffside Park designed the renovation plans, which included a completely remodeled second floor personnel area featuring a massive dorm room with lockers, captains’ offices, a weight room, toilet and shower facilities and a TV lounge area. The addition of a new rear stair tower brought the facility into compliance with current building codes and accessibility requirements. On the main level, the apparatus bay floor received a fresh epoxy coating and a new kitchen and dining/meeting area with adjacent night watchman quarters was added. The plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems were all upgraded, and the basement was refurbished and reconfigured to accommodate coils of additional hose, equipment storage and an oil-water separator.
Captain Rob Daley said, “We are extremely happy with our renovated quarters. RSC Architects was able to provide the department with a modern facility needed to address all emergency situations in an urban area. All of the renovations were completed inside the space without loosing site of the fact that the building will turn 100 years old next year. This firehouse is a tremendous asset in the Greenville neighborhood we serve.”
About RSC Architects
Founded in 1971, RSC Architects is a full-service architectural firm that provides programming, planning, external and interior design, and construction administration. More information about the company can be found at www.rscarchitects.com.