Every fire station begins with a blueprint. Long before the first apparatus enters the bay, architects, engineers, and fire departments make decisions that will influence how firefighters work, move, and breathe inside the facility for decades. Increasingly, those decisions include planning for exhaust removal systems and cleaner indoor air as part of modern fire station design.

Effective station design considers airflow, exhaust routing, apparatus layout, HVAC coordination, ceiling height, and source-capture technology. Integrating these systems during the design phase helps create cleaner station environments while supporting efficient installation and long-term operation.

Washington Township Fire Station 41 in Ohio

Washington Township Fire Station 41 in Centerville, Ohio, demonstrates how early collaboration can improve station design. During the project, App Architecture partnered with MagneGrip to integrate a direct source-capture exhaust removal system into the station's overall design.

According to Tim Beaman, Principal Architect with App Architecture, the system automatically activates when apparatus start, leave, and return to the station, helping maintain cleaner air inside the apparatus bay.

Beaman also noted that MagneGrip provided design assistance, delivered a turnkey solution, coordinated with other trades, and ultimately exceeded the expectations of the fire department.

"Working with MagneGrip has been a very collaborative process because they provide design assistance and a turnkey system... I believe they delivered a system that is very efficient and effective and exceeds the expectations of the fire department."

— Tim Beaman, Principal Architect, App Architecture

Successful station projects depend on collaboration between architects, engineers, contractors, and fire departments. Through CAD layouts, coordinated planning, and early design assistance, MagneGrip works directly with architects and engineers to integrate exhaust removal systems efficiently while helping avoid costly modifications and construction delays. Supported by MagneGrip's in-house sales and service team, fire departments also receive direct access to technical support, replacement parts, and ongoing service throughout the life of the system.

Source-Capture Exhaust Removal Systems

Capturing diesel exhaust at the source is one of the most effective ways to help maintain cleaner station air. MagneGrip's PRO Nozzle delivers a 100% sealed connection at the tailpipe using flex-magnet technology that seals from virtually any angle. Combined with automatic fan activation, reinforced hose support, HVAC integration, and durable components, the system captures diesel exhaust before it enters the station environment.

AirHAWK Air Purification Systems

Even with source-capture technology, some airborne contaminants can remain inside the station environment. AirHAWK Air Purification Systems continuously circulate station air through a multi-stage filtration process designed to capture airborne particles, gases, and other contaminants. Ultraviolet treatment helps address microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and mold spores before purified air is returned to the facility.

Complete Clean Air Solutions

MagneGrip delivers fully integrated clean air solutions by combining:

• Source-capture exhaust removal systems
• AirHAWK air purification systems
• Real-time air quality monitoring

Source-capture systems remove diesel exhaust at the tailpipe, while air purification systems help reduce airborne contaminants that remain suspended inside the station environment afterward.

Together, these systems help departments reduce exposure to diesel exhaust and maintain a safer station environment for firefighters.

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