Firehouse Stations eNL - Jan 17th, 2023
 
 
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January 17, 2023

Building a new fire station? Renovating an aging station? Make sure you attend the Station Design Conference in St. Louis, MO, May 23-25, 2023. The event provides you with every step of the process, from concept to completion. Come in a day early for the special preconference 1-on-One sessions.

In his "Don't Settle for LessDesign for Joy" session at the Station Design Conference, Paul Erickson of FGM Architects explains how design can shape brain chemistry to not only reduce stress, but rediscover joy in life. Register now.

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FEATURES
The Station Design Conference 1-on-One program proves invaluable to attendees looking to build a new station.
Robert Miller builds the case for careful, proactive consideration of the installation of fencing, gates and bollards to help to prevent vehicle incursions, acts of violence and other threats to firehouses.
Brian Harris and Forest Hooker share a brief history of building codes and how they apply to station design.
Mike Scott explains the pros and cons of five designs for areas where firefighters sleep and shower.
IN QUARTERS
The façade of Station 11 fronts Memorial Park and features nine tall vertical windows that pay tribute to the Charleston 9..
Station 33 features apparatus bays on the first floor, administrative offices on the second floor and dormitory spaces on the third floor.
Upgrades to Fire Station #1 include a dedicated decontamination space, separate clean and dirty laundry facilities, and significantly improved ventilation and exhaust systems.
The Cuyahoga Community College Simulated Scenario Village was designed to provide critical training for first responders before they join their local fire, EMS or police department.
STATION NEWS
In 2021, Newburyport officials approved construction of the 6,800-square-foot emergency services facility.
An alert firefighter heard the Surf City firehouse's siren sounding and, upon investigation, found fire and smoke conditions inside the station.
Fire Chief Gene Gallegos said the station will be located in one of the city's fastest growing areas.