Capitol Hill - Station 25 - Battalion Station

About the Station

Station 25 is the lead station for Battalion II, which serves the central part of the city. As a battalion station it houses an engine company (E25), a ladder unit (L10), an aid unit (A25), and a battalion chief unit. It also houses several reserve units, including a reserve ladder unit, and battalion chief unit. Finally, Station 25 houses the department's Mobile Ventilation Unit, which is utilized to support large-scale decontamination/ventilation efforts.

The station is relatively new and in fair condition. It nonetheless has some shortcomings, including its failure to meet current standards for seismic safety.

About the Project

As a seismic and safety upgrade station, Station 25 requires some additional seismic bracing to meet current codes.

The other main work to be done at Station 25 involves a space reconfiguration so that apparatus bay support functions - including areas for decontamination, crew preparation, and vehicle maintenance - can be accommodated immediately adjacent to the actual bays themselves. Also, a small addition to the building will provide approximately 500 square feet of storage space. The existing crew area on the main floor will remain as is; some minor remodeling in the basement and on the second floor will reconfigure the living quarters and bunk rooms.

Finally, the plan moves Station 25's existing battalion chief unit and reserve battalion chief unit to Station 2. Despite this move, Station 25 would remain the lead station for Battalion II. The transfer is planned because Station 2 offers ample room for multiple apparatus bays and would permit Station 25 the capacity to house another medic unit if future demand warrants the service expansion.

During the station upgrade, the station is expected to be relocated to an interim facility that will ensure continued fire and medic response to the neighborhood served by Fire Station 25.

Planned Station Features

Technical Capacities

• Bay space for eight regular apparatus
• Bay area for breathing apparatus and compressed air fill equipment
• Decontamination/clean room
• Maintenance work area, battery charging alcove, and compressor
• Storage for major disaster supplies and EMS equipment
• Mobile generator
• Hose tower
• Training facility: drilling platform, training classroom

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: 2010
Anticipated Completion: 2012