Mount Baker - Station 30

About the Station

Fire Station 30, located at 2931 Mt. Baker Blvd. S., houses one engine company and a reserve engine.

Currently, the station is a single story building located in Rainier Valley in an area with retail and other businesses near Franklin High School.

To meet current earthquake safety standards and accommodate today’s modern equipment and firefighting operations, Fire Station 30 would require significant work. As a result, a replacement of the station is planned on the existing site.

Station Improvements

The architectural firm Schacht Aslani is designing the fire station.

The project scope will include:

• a new station built to current safety standards
• two stories
• two engine bays.

Temporary Relocation

During the station rebuild, the crews will move to an interim location that will ensure continued fire and emergency response to the neighborhoods served by Fire Station 30.

Current Status

August 2009: The project is in the bid phase for the construction contract.

Milestones

February 2009: The full Council approved the development variances of building height and modulation with a vote
of 8 – 0.

March 2008: The Design Commission approved the design development work. Approximately 150 neighbors attended the open house featuring the design development drawings.

January 2008: The Design Commission provided unanimous approval to move forward to the next phase following the schematic design presentation.

August 2007: Susan Zoccola from Seattle was selected as the project artist.

June 2007: The scope/concept briefing took place with the Design Commission. About 50 neighbors attended the pre-design scope open house to learn about the new station, view sketches, meet the fire fighters, and tour the engine.

March 2007: Schacht Aslani were selected as the project architects.