Williamson County Fire Hall
The Challenge
The Williamson County Fire/Rescue Squad wanted to develop a prototypical floor plan for future Emergency Services Stations. Bays and bunkrooms can be added or removed to meet the needs of different sites and service areas.
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Client
Williamson County
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Location
Franklin, Tennessee
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Size
16,900 square feet
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Distinguishing Features
- Volunteer station with fire, rescue, and EMS services
- Three double-stacked bays for fire and three single-stacked bays for EMS
- Designed for future expansion
The Design Solution
The station houses fire, EMS and other first-response personnel, vehicles, and apparatus. Three double-stacked bays and three single bays flank the core of the building, which contains bunk rooms, an exercise room, a day room, kitchen, offices, and storage.
Between eight and 12 personnel can be accommodated, and future expansion plans may increase that number to 20.
Designed to reflect the rural character of the surrounding community, the facility features EMS bays that are separated from the main living space by a breezeway connecting front and back patios. Users can easily find entrances thanks to red standing-seam metal wall panels. Exterior materials of brick and stone, double-hung windows, and gabled roofs with dormers are a nod to the residential surroundings.
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The Design Impact
By housing several public safety services in one space, County departments can collaborate more efficiently.
