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Green Lake - Station 16 - Historic

About the Station

Station 16 currently houses one engine company (E16) and a medic unit.

In 2004, this station received landmark designation. Click here to read the landmark nomination report.

The station was extensively remodeled in 1987 and is in generally fair condition. However, it has some shortcomings: the station fails to meet current standards for seismic safety and many of its building systems (e.g., heating and electrical) are outdated.

About the Project

As a seismic and safety upgrade station, Station 16 requires, and is to receive, some additional seismic bracing to meet current codes.

The site is not large enough to expand the station, but certain interior reconfigurations will improve operations. The station's existing handball court and a portion of the bunk rooms will be converted into space to accommodate decontamination equipment as well as crew preparation and vehicle maintenance functions. The bunk area is expected to be remodeled for gender separation and the existing open watch office will be remodeled into a station office and lobby that will improve operations and provide greater security. The remodel will require the transfer of Station 16's existing medic unit to Station 17 in order to improve the bay that houses the station's engine unit. Without the transfer of the medic unit, the historic facade of the building could not be retained and the project budget would need to be substantially increased.

All structural modifications planned for Station 16 can be made without significantly altering the historic character of this building. Emergency services are expected to remain on site while the station is being upgraded.

Planned Station Features

Technical Capacities

  • Bay space for one engine
  • Decontamination/clean room
  • Maintenance work area and battery charging alcove
  • Storage for major disaster supplies and EMS equipment
  • Hose dryer and storage alcove

Administrative and Crew Areas

  • Station office
  • Bunker gear room
  • Beanery kitchen and dining room
  • Physical fitness room
  • Firefighter bunk rooms
  • Toilet/shower rooms
  • Laundry room

Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: 2009
Anticipated Completion: 2011


WHAT'S NEW

Anticipated Start Date: 2009

Anticipated Completion: 2011


SEISMIC AND SAFETY UPGRADE

Existing Square Footage: 5,000

Final Square Footage: 5,000

Address: 6846 Oswego Place NE

Date Built: 1927

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