rendering of fire station 73

Project Overview

Fire Station No. 73 will provide a modern, efficient public safety facility designed to improve emergency response capabilities, firefighter health and safety, and long-term operational reliability. Developed from a standardized architectural design shared with Station 76, the facility will support consistent operations, reduced maintenance costs, and adaptability over a planned 50-year service life.


Location & Design

The station is located along State Route 89, near the Phippen Roundabout and Constellation Trailhead, on a site approximately 10 feet below highway elevation. Site development will address steep grades, limited frontage, and complex drainage conditions while providing safe and efficient access for emergency apparatus, staff, visitors, and trail users.

Building placement and grading will accommodate the relocation of the existing trailhead and restroom while preserving trail connectivity and the surrounding desert habitat. The station will include eight dormitories, 75-foot-deep apparatus bays, and direct circulation between living quarters and apparatus bays to support rapid emergency response.

The design incorporates designated hot, warm, and cold zones, decontamination areas, automatic apparatus exhaust removal, G2 station alerting, and dedicated firefighter wellness and recovery spaces. Durable construction materials, energy-efficient systems, secure parking, and controlled access will support long-term operations, with the facility targeting LEED Silver certification.


Facility Features

The planned facility includes:

  • Four fire truck bays, each 75 feet deep.
  • Eight individual sleeping rooms for firefighters.
  • Living and dining areas for daily activities.
  • Training space for department activities.
  • Fitness and recovery areas to support firefighter wellness.
  • Equipment cleaning areas to help reduce exposure to contaminants.
  • Vehicle exhaust removal systems to remove exhaust directly from the fire truck bays.
  • Separate clean-living areas to help protect firefighter health.


Architectural Renderings

Explore the proposed building design and floor plan.