We all know fire stations are more than just buildings – they’re operational hubs, community anchors and symbols of readiness. Yet securing funding for a new or renovated fire station is often one of the most difficult and complex tasks fire service leaders face. From justifying the need, to navigating design and site considerations, to balancing costs with community expectations, you must serve dual roles as strategic planner and financial advocate.
This eBook is built to back you up, bringing together practical insights and real-world examples to help guide your experience amid the many facets of fire station funding. You’ll learn how lessons from one build can inform future projects, how national standards can be leveraged to highlight infrastructure deficiencies, and how to tap into funding alternatives that can ease the financial burden on your jurisdiction, including grant opportunities.
So whether you’re starting from scratch or exploring renovation options, the guidance within these pages can help you make informed decisions that serve your community for decades to come.
Stay safe, take care and build for what’s next.
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