Station Design
A fire station is more than just a building — our station design topic deals with important considerations for building and managing facilities that will enable efficient operations and response while addressing your members’ health and safety.
9 first responder facilities across U.S. to receive funds for renovations thanks to Lowe’s Hometowns
Lowe’s Hometowns will be funding $620K to renovate first responder facilities, including updates to police department lobbies, making fire departments comfortable and more
Most stations are built with the same purpose in mind, but some designs just stand out
The Autryville Fire Department was forced to operate in a trailer for more than a year after their station was destroyed by a tornado
With an average age of 42 years, Kettering’s previous fire stations lacked the physical space or available land to allow for the improvements necessary to upgrade to current standards
An architectural firm is recommending the Pueblo Fire Department build new facilities at three stations that are in poor shape
Ground was broken on the roughly 10,000 square-foot Clarksville Fire Station, which will replace the station that’s stood since 1977
Keep critical gear and equipment stored properly to increase safety and prolong the life of your PPE and tools
The new 22,000-square-foot Fire Station 1 is equipped with rapid opening doors synchronized to its emergency alarms
The 50kW, 176-panel solar array that converted the firehouse to solar power was installed last year at a cost under $60,000
Reasons to move the Santa Rosa station include the ability to build a bigger station, as well as positioning firefighters closer to high-density areas
With more women than ever joining departments, open dorms and a lack of bathrooms make for a difficult work environment