This facility received the Satellite Notable award in the 2024 Firehouse Station Design Awards. Find the full list of winners here.
The development of the new, 12,700-sq.-ft. facility, which replaces the outdated, 50-year-old Fire Station No. 2, includes a 3,500-sq.-ft. emergency operations center (EOC), addresses modern firefighting and emergency management needs, and adheres to strict budgetary constraints.
The station’s design includes a three-bay configuration. This approach provides pull-through capability, which enhances the efficiency and speed of emergency response.
The dormitory area of Fire Station No. 2, which houses 15 firefighters, includes five rooms that have three beds each. This approach was applied to ensure adequate rest and readiness for the personnel who live in the station while they are on duty.
Additionally, the facility incorporates support spaces for offices, a dayroom, and meeting areas.
This strategy was applied as a means to facilitate daily operations and training activities. Recognizing the critical need for integrated emergency management, the design of Fire Station No. 2 features an adjacent space that has a separate entry for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This space allows OEM personnel to operate independently yet in close coordination with the fire station, to optimize emergency response and resource allocation. Furthermore, the inclusion of an adjacent police department substation fosters a collaborative environment for public safety operations, which works to enhance the overall security infrastructure of the community.
To meet educational and training program requirements, the facility’s design incorporates versatile spaces for ongoing member training and professional development. These spaces are equipped with modern technology and flexible layouts to accommodate various training scenarios, ranging from routine drills to specialized emergency response exercises.
The project’s success lies in an innovative design approach and resourceful solutions that meet the town’s expectations within budgetary constraints. By integrating multifunctional spaces, advanced technology and thoughtful planning, the new fire station not only enhances Greeneville’s emergency response capabilities but also supports the continuous education and training of its public safety personnel. This project stands as a testament to effective design in public safety infrastructure, addressing current needs while anticipating future growth.
Architect: Allen & Hoshall