Designs for Fire Station 103 emphasize visibility, contaminated-zone separation and training space

Herriman staff and AJC Architects presented the site plan, landscape adjustments and interior finishes for the proposed Fire Station 103.

Staff said the site plan includes a two-bay apparatus area, a small outbuilding and a generator/dumpster enclosure. To preserve firefighter sightlines, the design calls for an 8-foot precast wall around three sides with panels adjacent to the sidewalk reduced in height to improve visibility as apparatus exit the station. Staff said they will seek a waiver or special compliance from the planning commission to replace park-strip trees with low shrubs in front of the station to improve egress sightlines.

Architect Nathan Williams and project staff described interior layout choices that separate the apparatus bay ("dirty") from living quarters ("clean") with double doors to prevent contamination of living spaces. The design includes sleeping quarters with quick access to the bay, a kitchen and common areas, sealed-concrete flooring in most workspaces, carpet tile in bunks and a second-level training area with openings to practice multi-level scenarios and confined-space entries.

Materials presented include a brick and metal-panel exterior palette with an aged-copper-colored center volume to reference nearby mining heritage, a translucent insulated wall panel to bring daylight into the apparatus bay, and durable interior surfaces intended for heavy-use municipal operations. Staff indicated the team plans to finalize designs and go to bid this spring; construction was estimated at 14 to 16 months with an expected occupancy in the summer following the construction period.