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.

The old Fire Station 28, built in 1951, required significant work to meet current earthquake safety standards and program requirements. The large site offered the flexibility to build a new, modern station next to the old station. Phase 2 of the project includes demolishing the old station and converting the basement into a stormwater vault. Site water will be collected and used for vehicle washing and non-potable water in the station (toilet flushing), reducing both stormwater and potable water usage.

Station Improvements

The architectural firm Schreiber Starling & Lane designed the upgrade.

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

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

Current Status

The project was completed in November 2009.

Project Milestones

Mayor Nickels dedicates Fire Station 28 in Rainier Valley on December 5, 2009. Over the decades, firefighters had outgrown the old station. The new facility provides adequate space for modern firefighting equipment and operations.

December 2009: Firefighters moved back into the new station. Mayor Nickels, joined by Councilmember Harrell, dedicated the new station.

November 2009: The project was completed.

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.