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.
The West Hazleton Fire Company received funding for new windows, doors, flooring and other renovations, plus a separate state grant for an emergency generator
Grand Island’s new $5.5 million Fire Station No. 3 features decontamination areas, separate contamination zones and expanded space for fire and EMS crews
Lynn’s renovated Fayette Street Fire Station features improved exhaust removal, decontamination areas and separation between contaminated gear and firefighter living spaces
From bunkrooms to lighting, station design plays a critical role in reducing fatigue and protecting firefighter health
A city-commissioned study found Norman Fire Department needs three additional stations and 78 firefighters to improve coverage and meet its five-minute response time goal
Despite a heat index above 100 degrees, Cuba Community Volunteer Fire Department crews saved most of their equipment, but the station was left uninhabitable
Salina Fire Department’s new 20,000-square-foot station features five apparatus bays and space designed to accommodate future growth
Station layout — from bunks to common spaces — plays a critical role in firefighter recovery, resilience and performance
Some station features deemed merely “nice-to-haves” have a powerful impact on firefighter health and performance
The new training center features a five-story live-fire tower, technical rescue props and decontamination facilities, allowing Gig Harbor firefighters to train closer to home