Bitter Lake - Station 24

About the Station

Station 24 currently houses one engine company (E24) and a reserve engine.

As one of the newer stations in the system, Station 24 is in generally fair condition, but requires some minor seismic retrofitting.

About the Project

As a station slated for seismic and safety upgrades, Station 24 requires additional seismic bracing to meet current codes.

The plan also constructs a small addition to the building's footprint and a major interior reconfiguration.

The reconfiguration will upgrade the existing crew area on the west side of the building and convert the existing crew area on the east side of the building into space that can also accommodate decontamination equipment as well as crew preparation and vehicle maintenance functions. The existing administrative area on the west side of the building will be slightly expanded to provide for more efficient operations as well as greater security.

During the station upgrade, the station is expected to be relocated to an interim facility that will ensure continued fire and medic response to the neighborhood served by Fire Station 24.

Planned Station Features

Technical Capacities

• Bay space for two apparatus
• Decontamination/clean room
• Battery charging alcove
• Storage for EMS equipment
• Hose dryer and storage alcove

Administrative and Crew Areas

• Station office
• Bunker gear room
• Beanery kitchen and dining room
• Physical fitness room
• Firefighter bunk rooms
• Toilet/shower rooms
• Laundry room

Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: 2010
Anticipated Completion: 2012