Harrisonburg Fire Station #5

This project consisted of the design and construction of a new 15,491 SF, one-story fire station for the City of Harrisonburg, located on Mt. Clinton Pike. The facility incorporates a combination of conventional construction and Butler pre-engineered metal building systems.

The apparatus bay is constructed as a Butler pre-engineered metal building and features four drive-through bays, each equipped with bifold doors and a Nederman exhaust removal system. Supporting operational spaces include a Gear Room, Decontamination Room, Hazmat Room, workshop, mechanical and storage areas, and a mezzanine.

The living quarters are housed within a conventionally framed structure utilizing load-bearing metal studs, masonry, and EIFS façade, and wood roof trusses. These areas include six bunk rooms, a large locker room, lounge, kitchen and dining area, fitness center, laundry facilities, offices, and additional storage. Multi-zone inverter heat pump ductless split systems serve the living quarters. These systems offer superior energy efficiency while allowing personalized comfort. The system allows you to heat or cool only occupied rooms, provides individual thermostats, and in some cases allows flexibility for growth. Not only are these systems quiet and efficient, but they require less space above ceilings.

Solar panels installed on the sloped metal roof provide a significant portion of the building’s electrical demand. The overall floor plan was designed to promote quick and efficient movement throughout the facility while clearly separating public and private spaces, as well as clean and dirty zones, to support operational efficiency.