This facility received the Joint Facilities Bronze award in the 2024 Firehouse Station Design Awards. Find the full list of winners here.
The city of Auburn’s Public Safety Complex is a 69,549-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art facility that serves as the central hub for the city’s Public Safety Department, including the City Council Chamber, Municipal Court and Police Department. At the heart of the facility is the impressive Auburn Fire Department Station No. 1. The comprehensive facility not only enhances public safety but also serves as a vital educational resource for the community.
Spanning 20,000 sq. ft. of the overall building, Fire Station No. 1 boasts dormitory space with 19 beds, a spacious dayroom, a large commercial kitchen and dining area, laundry, storage and office spaces. The engine apparatus bay is designed to house all of the necessary equipment and features six four-fold retractable bay doors on the north and south sides to ensure rapid deployment.
Located just blocks from Auburn University, the Auburn Fire Department hosts a rigorous 17-week recruit training academy, providing EMT Basic, Firefighter I and Firefighter II training to numerous students each year. Fire Station No. 1 is equipped with several classroom and conference room spaces that are designed to support this dynamic program, along with public fire safety education initiatives. This combination of hands-on, demanding training and educational outreach ensures a well-prepared, knowledgeable firefighting force.
Additional amenities within the fire department area of the complex include offices for ranking firefighters, a large locker/shower room, and a fitness and conditioning center, which helps to ensure that the fire department team always is ready to serve.
Architect: SS&L Architects