Building Components

Tobin Rogers
As the city leaders set out to design Boise Fire Station 13, they wanted to build something that felt more like a true home away from home for firefighters while still meeting every operational requirement of a modern fire station.
Tad Bradley looks at Boise Fire Station 13's innovative design by using cross-laminated timber to increase operational performance while enhancing firefighter wellness and sustainabilit...
Jan. 20, 2026
Photo courtesy of FireStationFurniture.com
Furniture for firehouses, including recliners, are designed and constructed in ways to stand up to 24/7/365 use that models for consumers don’t approach.
Jan. 20, 2026
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With the move to four shifts, fire departments need to prepare for the addition of firefighters requiring storage lockers and space, kitchen appliances and more, as firefighters work to find a healthier lifestyle.
Jan. 20, 2026
Ryan Baker/Firehouse
The Fire Service Scoop: Industry News Updates
Jan. 16, 2026
MagneGrip
MagneGrip's AFG Applications Now Open
Jan. 14, 2026
H2M architects + engineers
The new fire headquarters in Greenfield, MA, features an open-concept layout between the dayroom and kitchen, enhanced by warm wood tones, acoustic ceilings and wall panels.
Dec. 16, 2025
H2M architects + engineers
Safety measures inside and outside the fire station provide maximum protection for firefighters, their equipment and their vehicles. The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design process is an invaluable tool for fire departments that are looking to enhance safety at the firehouse.
Dec. 15, 2025
The low-maintenance construction of the FF30 and FF300 four-fold apparafts bay doors (periodic lubrication and checks of the safety systems) contributes to low total cost over the lifetime of the doors.
Nov. 13, 2025
Bud Harris
Firefighter Decon: on the Fireground and at the Station
Oct. 23, 2025

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