Firehouse Stations eNL - Dec 20th, 2022
 
 
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December 20, 2022

As we prepare for 2023, here is a look back at the most-read stations article from 2022. And, a look back at Grapvine, TX, Fire Station No. 2, which was the most-viewed In Quarters from the past year.

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FEATURES
Firehouse Special Projects Editor Janet Wilmoth details the changes in station design concepts since the first Station Design Awards in 2001.
Scott Garner of Garner & Brown Architects, PA, offers a rundown of things small fire departments need to consider when planning to build a new station.
North Mason County, WA, now has a state-of-the-art fire station designed to handle the challenges of fire emergency and rescue services for years to come.
Nestor Melnyk, Steve Kelly and Ethan Klussman provide easy-to-manage, inexpensive ways that an existing fire station can be made to better protect members against carcinogens and biological contaminants.
IN QUARTERS
Fire Station No. 1 prioritizes mental health by providing inclusive indoor/outdoor spaces, including a yoga room, a meditation plaza and a rooftop patio.
Community and firefighter health and safety were central to the design and planning of Fire Station 24.
To address significant operational, security and space deficiencies, the city of Lawton sought a comprehensive municipal facility to house courts, police, jail and Fire Station No. 1.
The interior design approach to Fire Station No. 3 focused on creating a healthy station for the crew through the promotion of both mental and physical health.
STATION NEWS
All divisions of San Bernardino County Fire Protection District will be housed in the new headquarters building.
Copenhagen officials, who dissolved the department, have contracted another company for protection.
The Butte-Silver Bow fire district -- 719 square miles -- includes two career and nine volunteer departments.