Rainier Valley - Station 28

About the Station

Fire Station 28, located at 5968 Rainier Avenue South, houses one engine company, a ladder truck, and a medic unit.

Built in 1951, the current Fire Station 28 requires significant work to meet current earthquake safety standards and program requirements. Because of the flexibility the large site offers, a new station is now planned on the existing site. The facility will be on the north side of the current fire station.

Station Improvements

The architectural firm Schreiber Starling & Lane is designing the upgrade.

The project scope includes a new station built to current safety standards.

During construction of the new building, crews will remain in the current station.

Current Status

March 2009: The project is in construction.

Project Milestones

February 2009: Mayor Nickels held a press conference to announce construction taking place in 2009 on six new fire stations, three major renovations, and two seismic upgrades.

October 2008: Construction began.

September 2008: Berschauer Phillips Construction Company was awarded the construction contract.

July 2008: The project was advertised for bid.

June 2007: The Public Art Advisory Committee selected Wayne Chabre to create art for display outside the fire station.

April 2007: The Seattle Design Commission reviewed the design development phase of the project. Approximately 125 community members attended the second, design development open house, which included a visit from Mayor Nickels.

March 2007: The Seattle Design Commission reviewed the schematic design phase of the project.

February 2007: The Seattle Design Commission reviewed the project scope/concept.

January 2007: A community open house to present pre-design scope and sketches to the public was attended by about 150 people.

August 2006: Consultant selection was held; Schreiber, Starling & Lane were chosen as the project architects.