Firehouse Stations eNL - Nov 15th, 2022
 
 
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November 15, 2022

SAVE THE DATE! Registration is now open for the 2023 Station Design Conference. The conference will take place May 23-25, 2023, at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, MO. Register here!

Missed last year's record-breaking conference? Check out Janet Wilmoth's summary of the 2022 Station Design Conference with highlights from some of the top presentations.

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FEATURES
From shared facilities to workout and mental health considerations, new station designs reflect the changing times.
Firehouse is pleased to present the ninth annual Station Design Awards showcase of fire and emergency services facilities.
Craig Carter explains that designs of future firehouses will contribute to better sleep, healthier mindsets and better physical wellness.
Ralph DeLuca Jr. explains how security measures and station hardening can springboard easily from other firehouse design aspects.
IN QUARTERS
The Purchase, NY, Fire District renovation included a substantial increase in storage, leaving the apparatus bay floor clear and providing spaces to be used for their dedicated purpose rather than overflow storage.
The economical choices made in the Southaven Avenue Substation renovation added as much square footage as possible while ensuring the best use of community tax dollars.
The Fire Station 25 renovation added an additional 13,190 square feet of space, including two new apparatus bays and associated storage areas.
The unique renovation of Station 401 retains the characteristics of the original station while modernizing and improving functionality.
STATION NEWS
Vernon Township Volunteer Fire Department owes more than $350,000.
The state grant will help the Harmonville Fire Company update the substation with bunkrooms and work spaces to attract volunteers.
Hartford Fire Capt. Ivan Villalobos' idea to spruce up his fire station has blossomed.