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    Station Design Supplement: Fire Station Showcase

    Aug. 1, 2014
    Manns Woodward Studios Inc.
    Manns Woodward Studios Inc.

    Manns Woodward Studios Inc.

    Maryland based architectural design firm Manns Woodward Studios Inc. offers expertise in fire station design and is dedicated to providing exceptional service and design solutions that meet the specific needs of clients and their community. 
    mwsarch.com

    Groves

    Groves Inc. introduces the latest innovation in the Ready Rack line of storage systems, the Multiple Purpose Storage System (MPSS). It can be configured to store 24 SCBA units, up to 32 air cylinders, up to 1,400 feet of 2½-inch hose or set up as a combination storage system. The MPSS offers maximum storage versatility in a 59.5-inch-tall by 51-inch-wide by 21-inch-deep frame constructed of heavy-gauge tubular steel with a durable powder coat paint finish.
    readyrack.com 

    Hörmann Flexon

    The Speed-Guardian 4000 from Hörmann Flexon LLC is a cost-effective alternative to old-fashioned sectional doors for your fire station.  A fast opening speed up to 80 inches per second opens a 14-by-14-foot door in less than three seconds, and a highly insulated panel has an R-value of 13.6 and U-value of < 0.5 for energy savings and comfort. 
    Hormann-flexon.com

    Mitchell Associates Architects 

    Mitchell Associates Architects is focused exclusively on emergency services and is committed to assisting communities to design and build facilities that are firematically correct, durable and energy efficient. The firm brings a depth of experience gained over 20 years in design, construction, evaluation and renovation of fire stations, with projects involving over 160 emergency services facilities. 
    mitchell-architects.com

    Fire Station Outfitters

    Fire Station Outfitters is committed to providing Xtreme Seating for extreme conditions that is fair, reasonably priced and built to a higher standard of quality and craftsmanship. The company strives to provide the very best customer service that is unparalleled in today’s furniture industry. 
    firestationoutfitters.com

    US Digital Designs

    An industry first coming this fall – a smartphone app integrated with the Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System, powered by US Digital Designs. Have the ability to send simultaneous mobile alerts (i.e.; dispatches, administrative alerts, IT support notifications) and hear the same tones as the station.
    www.usdd.com

    Pacheco Ross Architects

    Pacheco Ross Architects is devoted to emergency response facilities, having built 25 since 2005 with five currently under construction. The firm has received 17 awards over the last eight years, including three gold  awards and one bronze award for firematic design.
    pra-pc.com

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