Fire Stations

Whether called an engine house, firehouse, or simply a fire station, a fire department’s primary goal is to protect lives and property from fires and other hazards. This requires an efficient response, including staffing and equipment. In order to do this, a station needs to be strategically located to provide the greatest coverage possible and to ensure that response times are minimized.

A typical fire station will include a fire truck garage, administrative areas, and living quarters for firefighters. These spaces should be designed to meet the needs of the firefighter, as well as to accommodate the community and fire department. In addition, a fire station should contain areas for the maintenance of fire apparatus and other protective gear. Some stations may even feature a computer training center or dispatch room. In some cases, a fire department will host public events at its station, such as a “fire prevention week” or annual lighting ceremony.

A fire station can also have an alarm system that will alert firefighters to an emergency. In some cases, an alarm system will be used to summon retained firefighters who may be deployed to a fire or other emergency. These firefighters are usually assigned by radio or pager. Other stations may be staffed by on-call personnel.

An industrial-sized station can have a dedicated area for maintenance and storage of fire apparatus. These areas include specialized spaces for cleaning and disinfecting protective gear, as well as secure storage for medical supplies. The building can also include a heavy-duty lift and a vehicle maintenance bay.

The building should also be designed to prevent contamination of clean areas by maintaining the proper ventilation. A station may also have a library, a trophy wall, or other special amenities. This can help promote the quality of life for career firefighters.

In the early 2000s, the fire department renovated the Main Fire Station. The new building features a multi-purpose training room, and is designed to withstand wind gusts up to 160 miles per hour. This facility also includes eight bedrooms for firefighters. The station’s vehicle maintenance bay includes all utility connections and a heavy-duty lift. This area is also equipped with a dedicated fire apparatus bay.

The department’s headquarters fire station is located at 200 South 4th Street. It is home to the administrative offices of the fire department and the department’s training division. It also has a conference room and training and office rooms.

The first station was established at four Centre Street in Manhattan. The original structure was built in the mid-19th century. The present building was erected in the late 1960s. The station’s mission is to serve the western part of Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is staffed with a firefighter, a lieutenant, and a driver/operator.

The department’s second station is at 30 South 27th Street. This facility houses Engine 21, Quint 22, Utility 2, Medic 2, and Rescue 22. The station is also used as the City’s Emergency Operations Center. In addition, the building has auxiliary buildings for park reserve apparatus.