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A fire station (also called a fire house, fire hall, firemen's hall, or engine house) is a structure or other area for storing firefighting apparatuses such as fire engines and related vehicles, personal protective equipment, fire hoses and other specialized equipment.
Jan 12, 2024 · Expecting a new fire station to last 40, 50, or even (as we’ve heard) 75 years, then it’s time to become familiar with what these topics have to do with your fire station. We’ve seen fire...
Nov 28, 2023 · From a fire station design carved into the side of a mountain, to an icon of American postmodern architecture, find 12 of the world’s most beautiful fire stations here. Photo: Getty Images....
- 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
The New York City Fire Department, officially the Fire Department of the City of New York ( FDNY) is the full-service fire department of New York City, serving all five boroughs. The FDNY is responsible for fire suppression and fire prevention, and is a major provider of EMS services in New York City.
Jun 26, 2018 · NFPA 1500 is the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program and it impacts fire station design in areas including cancer prevention, firefighter fitness and...
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