The project: IMEG provided structural engineering services for the new fire station, which was designed to enhance emergency response capabilities in the City of Wylie.

The goal: The objective was to create a multi-functional facility that not only housed fire and emergency services but also provided space for backup emergency operations, police presence, and specialized training.

The design: The station features three pull-through apparatus bays, a backup 911 dispatch center, an ICC 500 code-compliant storm shelter, and a police substation. The three-acre site accommodates specialty training elements, including sewer access, confined-space, and underground rescue training.

Awards: Recognizing its innovation and functionality, the fire station received the Shared Facilities Silver Award in the 2023 Firehouse Station Design Awards.

The outcome: The facility enhances public safety, emergency preparedness, and training capabilities for first responders.