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In-Station Technology
H2M architects + engineers
The process of futureproofing the new Friendship Engine and Hose Company firehouse in Merrick, NY, includes the additions of bunk rooms for for constant staffing and other spaces that support the non-traditional respond from home requirements of the past.
Stations
Built for Today, Ready for Tomorrow: Future-proofing Volunteer Fire Stations for the Career Transition
Rachael Grodzki and Patrick O. Stone explore the importance of future-proofing volunteer fire stations through adaptable design, addressing shifts in staffing models to ensure...
June 16, 2026
H2M architects + engineers
Fire station alerting systems includes technologies that are intended to quickly notify firefighters of a call in a variety of ways, often including audio or visual cues throughout the station itself.
In-Station Technology
The Importance of Fire Station Alerting Integration Early in the Design Process
May 19, 2026
Google Maps
The cost of the Kingston's new Central firehouse has risen to $10,431,000. The city’s engineer said all bids for the project came in over estimate and among changes to the original plans are a rooftop solar array.
Stations
Solar Array Nixed from Kingston, NY, Fire Station Plans Over Costs
March 28, 2026
EaseAlert
EaseAlert's best selling product is its new BunkAlert device that vibrates underneath the bed of the firefighter to wake them up.
In-Station Technology
Modernizing Fire Station Alerting
Feb. 11, 2026
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.
Security
7 Measures That Define Effective Security Around the Fire Station
Dec. 15, 2025
First Arriving
Digital sign boards provide real-time information to crews as they stop to gather a momentary glimpse of the location of the emergency when they are dispatched and can also be used to provide training or operations updates to all firefighters.
Technology
Fire Tech Brief: 5 Ways to Level Up Your Fire Stations
Oct. 3, 2025
H2M architects + engineers
Biophilic design in fire stations blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, including the use of folding walls or pass-through windows to connect day rooms and recreational spaces.
Stations
Designing For Tomorrow’s Fire Station, Today
July 15, 2025
Images courtesy of Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
With AI, designers can enhance hand sketches, to quickly iterate multiple versions of a concept and rendering, each in a consistent style.
Architects
How AI Can Aid in the Design of Public Safety Facilities
July 15, 2025
Peter Matthews/Firehouse
The 2025 Station Design Conference looked at concepts for building sustainable firehouses that will be used for 75-plus years and the need to plan for future needs.
Stations
2025 Station Design Conference Paved Path for Innovative Stations in the Future
June 17, 2025
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