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All four apparatus bay doors of Station 52 of Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue open in less than five seconds. This is just below the 60 inches-per-second maximum speed at which the doors are capable of operating and far faster than the 7–12 inches per second of traditional doors.

Firehouse Labs: Hörmann High-Performance Doors

Firehouse Labs field analysis of Hörmann High-Performance Doors at Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue's Station 52 confirmed the promise of great value, door-opening speed and aesthetics...

May 8, 2025

With a U-factor rating of 0.532, the Thermiser Max - Low U Door is the most energy efficient rolling door on the market.

Clopay Introduces New Thermiser Max - Low U Insulated Rolling Door

Oct. 31, 2024

Over 700 fire, law enforcement and public safety officials attended the Station Design Conference in Glendale, AZ.

Station Design Conference Sells Out with Record-Attendance at 2024 Event

June 13, 2024

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Dec. 8, 2023

The new fire station would replace a 1929 station that St. Peter firefighters and their equipment have outgrown.

Inflation Puts MN Fire Station Project $440K Over Budget

July 5, 2022

903 Oc Firehouse Brown

Clopay and LiftMaster Introduce Extreme Series Door

May 26, 2022

The remodel of Company 6 of Spotsylvania County, VA, Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management will move lockers and equipment out of the apparatus bay to dedicated rooms elsewhere. This will minimize places where dirt/sludge/contaminants can collect, all in an effort to improve conditions for members from a health standpoint.

Station Design: Firehouses that Care for Their Occupants

March 14, 2022

Air locks, which are designated by the number “19,” minimize air flow to the private area of the firehouse from the apparatus floor. The airlocks’ double-door configuration contributes to station security when the doors are equipped with a locking mechanism.

Station Design: Built-In Firehouse Protections

Jan. 17, 2022

Cy-Fair Fire Station #5 in Houston, TX, received the Gold Award for the Volunteer/Combination Station category. The architect is Austin-based Martinez Architects.

Firehouse Announces 2021 National Station Design Award Winners

Nov. 15, 2021

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