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March 19, 2024
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Janet Wilmoth explains how preplanning for a disaster can help fire departments rebuild after a disaster hits their station.
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Subject matter experts, stakeholders and end users are necessary to develop a Program of Requirements at the launch of a firehouse design project.
Lynn Reda provides a blueprint for creating a document that specifies size, components, spaces, functionality, aesthetics and budget allocation before any concrete steps are taken to build, add to or refurbish a firehouse.
Figure 304.2(1). Values are nominal three-second gust wind speeds in miles per hour at 33 feet above ground for Exposure Category C. (Multiply miles per hour by 0.477 to obtain meters per second.) Location-specific storm shelter design wind speeds shall be permitted to be determined using the ATC Hazards by Location website (hazards.atcouncil.org).
Stephen Hilt, Ray Holliday and Dianne Jones provide details relating to the construction of a tornado shelter or hurricane shelter that give a department quite the leg up on incorporating one into their new or upgraded firehouse.
IN QUARTERS
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With its innovative design, strategic location and multifaceted purpose, Fire Station 65 a testament to architectural ingenuity, public safety and affordable housing.
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The Newport Fire Department required a facility, in combination with the city hall and police department, that would be capable of combining its two existing fire halls into one building as well as allow for future growth.
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Station 7 has a four-story training tower that includes a standpipe prop within the stairwell, with a rope rescue training area on the third- and fourth-level roof areas.
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The station includes three apparatus bays, dormitory facilities for six crew members, and a training room for both fire district and community use.
STATIONS NEWS
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New stations are slated for Hope Volunteer Fire Company and Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company.
Panama City Beach Fire Rescue anticipates completion of several projects
Firefighters won't have to leave the island as the new fire stations in Panama City will withstand hurricanes.
JWF Industries workers are reinstalling the three-story six-pod structure.
Johnstown Assistant Fire Chief Jim McCann said they will use the additional space to enhance training scenarios.
Fire destroys Eminence firehouse and equipment 10PM
The volunteer fire department lost all seven rigs as well as all of their equipment and gear.
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