Every decision a Fire Chief makes is temporary.


The next Mayor, City Manager or Chief can change them.


Whether it is about policy, procedure, personnel, tactics, strategy, or the budget, none of the Chief’s decisions are permanent; except one.


Decisions made about the design and functionality of a firehouse are permanent. You only get one chance on this one.


You need to get it right.

FIREHOUSE #17




2008 – Replacement Building

6471 Square feet, 2 bays, single company

Extremely tight site drove “Broken Box” design

Great Room  - Kitchen, Dining, Day Room

Standing Seam metal roof, Butterfly style

4 bedrooms only

No room for expansion

ADA accessible restroom on first floor

Rubberized flooring on second floor


Old #17
New #17