When seconds matter, first responders need a facility that’s built to perform. BFW/Marcum partnered with the City of Washington, MO., to provide multi-disciplinary engineering services for the design and construction of Washington Fire Station No. 1, delivering a resilient, modern facility designed to support emergency response operations and serve the community for years to come.
Project Highlights
- Approximately 10,000-square-foot fire station
- Three drive-through apparatus bays
- Firefighter living quarters with bunk rooms, kitchen, and day room
- Dedicated training and support spaces
- ICC 500-rated storm shelter for enhanced resiliency
- Full-building emergency backup power system
- Site demolition, grading, stormwater management, and utility coordination
- Geotechnical engineering to support foundation and site design
- Structural design including foundations, framing, joists, trusses, and retaining walls
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection system design
- Emergency power distribution, fire alarm, lighting, data, and sprinkler systems
- Coordination with local agencies and stakeholders throughout design and construction
By bringing together expertise across multiple disciplines, BFW/Marcum delivered a coordinated engineering solution that supports the Washington Fire Department’s mission while providing a safe, reliable, and resilient facility for the community it serves.
