SD Awards and Conference

Surrounded by the world-class Aspen/Snowmass ski resort, the Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Station 45 was designed to sustainably address firefighter health, complement the surrounding architectural vernacular, and provide affordable housing. Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Station 45 was selected as the Career 1 Gold Winner in the 2019 Station Design Awards.

2019 Station Design Awards

Firehouse is pleased to present the sixth annual showcase of fire and emergency services facilities. Fifty-four entries, in eight categories, were submitted by 44 architecture firms from across the United States and Canada.

Station Design Awards Challenging for Judges

Janet Wilmoth offers an overview of the challenges faced in choosing this year's Station Design Award winners as featured in the November issue of Firehouse.

Firehouse Announces Station Design Award Winners

Firehouse is pleased to announce the winners of our sixth annual Station Design Awards program recognizing outstanding achievement in station architecture and design.

Firehouse Station Design Award Nomination Period Extended

The Station Design Awards program is a great way for fire departments and architects to showcase public safety buildings in which they've taken great pride.

Fitness racks can remain highly functional even when designed to conserve space in your fire station.

Station Design: Build a Powerhouse Fitness Room

A firefighting fitness expert teamed up with an architect to educate Station Design Conference attendees on incorporating powerhouse fitness rooms into fire station design.

Christopher Kehde with LeMay Erickson Wilcox Architects speaks at the Station Design Conference on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Station Design: Why Go Vertical?

Architect Christopher Kehde spoke to Station Design Conference attendees about how building upward can maximize the potential for a station project when site space is limited.

The Station Design Conference provides an opportunity to those companies offering services and products targeting fire and public safety facilities to be able to educate and share their knowledge with the end-users.

Station Design: A Win-Win Opportunity for Everyone

Janet Wilmoth reflects on how Firehouse's Station Design Conference can serve as a win-win for everyone involved.

After: Philipstown North Highlands Fire Station, NY

Station Design: Renovate or Knock It Down?

Janet Wilmoth shares information about two Fire Station Design conference sessions related to whether to renovate an old station or start from scratch.

Station Design Conference 2019: Guns, Hoses & FF&E

This year at the Station Design Conference, Jason Estes and Raegan Porter will show attendees how to create a realistic project budget for new fire station projects.

Firehouse Station Design 2019: Your Old Fire Station – Renovate or Knock it Down?

Robert Mitchell describes the steps to take when determining if your existing building and site can be modified to meet your needs.

Salt Lake City's Fire Station 14 is a unique station for which it would be nearly impossible to apply design specs to another station.

Is It OK to “Borrow” Fire Station Plans?

The two-story Gainesville, FL, Fire Station #1 [picture] has a three-story training tower and three fire poles.

A Review of Trends & Innovations in 2018

CHAIR OF JUDGING Janet Wilmoth Wilmoth grew up in a family of firefighters in a suburb of Chicago. Wilmoth, owner of Wilmoth Associates, worked with Fire Chief magazine for 27 years until it closed in 2013. She is currently a project director for Firehouse/Endeavor Business Media. Wilmoth currently serves on the board of directors for the Fire Emergency Manufacturers & Services Association.

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Station Design: The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation

Firehouse Presents State of Fire Service Survey Results

Firehouse Presents State of Fire Service Survey Results

Firehouse is proud to present the findings from our 2019 State of the Fire Service survey.

Ken Newell kicked of the 2018 Station Design Conference with his session, 'Let's get a Lasso around your Project.'

Station Design: Let's Get a Lasso Around Your Project

Ken Newell provided an overview of fire station project management, from site selection and budgeting to design flow, plus a look at station design trends.

Station Design: A GIS Approach to Fire Station and EMS Projects

Michael Clark and Heather Lewis discussed how Geographical Information Systems can be applied to chose the proper location for fire stations.

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2018 Station Design Conference: Let's Get a Lasso Around Your Fire Station Project

Ken Newell looks at his 2018 Station Design Conference session, 'Let's Get a Lasso Around Your Fire Station Project.'

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2018 Station Design Conference: 1-on-One Preconference Session

David J. Pacheco and Dennis A. Ross discuss their 2018 Station Design Conference sessions and explain 1-on-One Preconference session, learn what should you bring to get the most of out the conference

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2018 Station Design Conference: 'How to Read Your Architect's Plans'

Mike Scott will cover communications with architects in 'What Does That Mean?' at the 2018 Station Design Conference.

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2018 Station Design Conference - 'Case Study: How to Meet the Budget'

Mary McGrath and Larry Rooney will present 'Case Study: How to Meet the Budget' at the 2018 Station Design Conference.

The general sessions begins May 10 with a lively overview on designing a public safety project by Ken Newell, followed by the meat-and-potatoes of basic building and then a presentation on the different types of construction delivery methods.

Station Design Conference Offers 13 News Sessions

The conference is designed so you learn how to build the right fire station or facility for your needs and provides one-on-one guidance.

The 1-on-One program allows fire departments to work one-on-one with architects to review plans and talk about concerns and design considerations.

Savings for the Station Design Conference Ends Soon

Early bird discounts for the Station Design Conference end Thursday.

2017 Station Design Award Winners

Firehouse is pleased to present the fourth annual showcase of fire and emergency services facilities. Forty-three fire stations were submitted by 28 architecture firms with experience in designing public safety facilities.

Portage, IN, Fire Station No. 3 includes an outdoor space for dining, gathering and social interaction for firefighters.

Looking Back: 2017 Fire Station Trends

Janet Wilmoth reviews what she found trending for design and safety with the 2017 Station Design Award submissions.

The award-winning Carver Fire Headquarters installed a vehicle exhaust in the apparatus bay.

Five Traits of Winning Fire Stations

Janet Wilmoth explains the five former trends that are now considered basic necessities in fire stations.

Carlsbad, CA, chose individual dormitories for the eight crew members assigned to the recently opened Fire Station 3.

Trends from the 2016 Station Design Awards

Janet Wilmoth looks at the trends she found during judging of the 2016 Station Design Awards.

Firehouse Announces 2016 National Station Design Award Winners

Firehouse Magazine has announced the winners of its third annual Station Design Awards program, which recognizes outstanding architecture and design from fire departments nationwide.