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Nov 28, 2023 · Yong Ju Lee Architecture designed a new fire station for the Myeonmok area of Jungnang-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The exterior features a gradient of louvers, symbolizing the speed of the fire trucks.
- Elizabeth Stamp
- Overview
- Building Attributes
- Emerging Issues
- Relevant Codes and Standards
- Additional Resources
A fire station supports the needs of the fire department and the community in which it is located. It must accommodate extremely diverse functions, including housing, recreation, administration, training, community education, equipment and vehicle storage, equipment and vehicle maintenance, and hazardous materials storage. While it is usually only ...
A. Space Types and Building Organization
Major fire station functional areas include the following: 1. Apparatus bay(s): This is where the fire fighting and emergency response vehicles are stored. 2. Apparatus bay support and vehicle maintenance: These industrial spaces are where the vehicles and other fire fighting equipment are cleaned, maintained, and stored. 3. Administrative and training areas: These include offices, dispatch facilities, and training and conference rooms. 4. Residential areas: These include the dorm rooms, day...
B. Design Considerations
Key design goals and considerations for fire stations include the following:
One emerging issue in fire station design is the additional attention given to firefighter quality of life. As noted above in design considerations, one way to promote quality of life is to provide separate dorm rooms for each firefighter. Typically, each room is shared between firefighters of different crews/shifts so that the room is never occupi...
Standard federal and state building codes apply, as appropriate. There are also numerous codes and standards that apply to the staffing and operation of a fire/rescue department; key standards include the following: 1. AC 150/5210–15A Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station Building Design, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 2. Fire Suppression...
Organizations
1. International Association of Fire Chiefs 2. International Association of Fire Fighters 3. National Fire Protection Association
Jan 12, 2024 · One new presentation at the 2024 Station Design Conference will be the “Top Trends in Fire Station Design,” a fast-moving presentation by a group of young architects detailing the up-and ...
May 9, 2023 · This experience has yielded five crucial design considerations, which we see as the new minimums in any fire station design. 1. Immersive, User-First Design. We design for people. Whether it’s a fire station, a resort, or a multifamily community, every aspect of the user experience is deeply considered when we design a space.
For firefighters, a station becomes a second home, and as such, the fire station design should reflect a safe place to live and work. Your fire station should represent your goals and through its design, it should assist in executing those goals. Our team has the experience designing stations that emphasize operational efficiency, firefighter ...
Margaret Lafferty details her design strategies for enlightening fire chiefs and municipal administrators in order to enliven the various interior spaces where the fire station can boost morale. BKV Group offers all aspects of the architectural design process, with a focus on architecture, design, engineering, and landscape architecture.
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Dec 2, 2023 · Fire Station Design for the 21st Century. From small towns with volunteer departments to major metropolitan cities with dozens of first responders, the consistent element in nearly every community is a fire station. Yet the layout, functionality, and building design of stations vary from state to state and town to town.
