Firehouse Stations eNL - Jan 16th, 2024
 
 
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January 16, 2024
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Janet Wilmoth previews the future of fire station design and tells firefighters to take advantage of the technology being provided to them.
Craig Carter, Mark Manetti and Brandon Adams specify how new fire stations can be constructed so that members' risk of contact with carcinogens is minimized greatly.
Jeff Humphreys and Brett Hanson explain in detail the areas of a fire station and of the property on which it sits that should be "hardened" to protect against human-motivated risks.
IN QUARTERS
The design of the West Natick Fire Station focuses on promoting camaraderie, controlling cross-contamination, and promoting health and well-being.
The renovation of Fire Station #2 included two separate additions to the existing station (to the east and south) to provide new apparatus bay support spaces and a physical fitness space.
The design expands the existing Fire Station 35 by creating a floating, resilient command center that both resists natural disasters and aids in immediate recovery.
At 30,981 sq. ft., the two-story, four-bay, drive-thru Station 88 is divided into climate air-balanced zones to minimize cross-ventilation of airborne volatile contaminants.
STATIONS NEWS
Labadieville firefighters said there was "no notable damage to either fire truck or our spirit."
The move to merge all six fire companies in Sunbury will provide better responses and have a streamlined group of leaders.
Lancaster Station 6, a focal point in the community, was closed by city officials who cited financial issues.