The project: A new 14,000-sf fire station with four apparatus bays to accommodate an engine, truck, rescue, air support, and other specialty services. The new station also will be able to accommodate up to 14 personnel for 24-hour response preparedness.

The goal: Provide a fire station to service over 10,200 current residents and meet the future needs of the city, which is expected to grow up to 24,500 residents in the next 5 years.

The approach: IMEG worked closely with the architect and contractor, utilizing the city’s fire station prototype with some modifications for the needs and uses of the Station 92 team. IMEG worked with the construction team to address field modifications including shifted door locations, mechanical equipment adjustments, and load path adjustments.

Design highlight: The design included reinforced masonry bearing walls and shear walls. Structural steel beams and open web steel joists were used for gravity load bearing systems and shallow foundations.

The outcome: The new fire station provides fire, medical, and rescue services to over 10,000 current residents with the capacity to serve the growing population.