PUBLIC SAFETY

Chillicothe Fire Headquarters Renovation

 

The project expanded and modernized the Fire Department headquarters
The project expanded and modernized the Fire Department headquarters.
The project expanded and modernized the Fire Department headquarters
Bays for fire apparatus were also expanded and updated
Bays for fire apparatus were also expanded and updated.
Bays for fire apparatus were also expanded and updated
New bays specially designed for EMS apparatus and crews were included
New bays specially designed for EMS apparatus and crews were included.
New bays specially designed for EMS apparatus and crews were included
Interior view of the new EMS bays
Interior view of the new EMS bays.
Interior view of the new EMS bays
Turnout gear is kept at the ready in a separate storage room.
Turnout gear is kept at the ready in a separate storage room.
Turnout gear is kept at the ready in a separate storage room.
A new secure lobby was part of the interior HQ renovation
A new secure lobby was part of the interior HQ renovation.
A new secure lobby was part of the interior HQ renovation
A new training and multi-purpose room provides classroom space
A new training and multi-purpose room provides classroom space.
A new training and multi-purpose room provides classroom space

LOCATION:

Chillicothe, Mo.

SIZE:

20,010 Sq. Ft.

The Fire Department in this north-central Missouri town serves a population of nearly 9,000. Over time the headquarters building/fire and EMS station had become an extremely tight fit for personnel and apparatus. In 2010 the City commissioned WSKF Architects to lead a team to renovate 11,850 square feet in the existing building and expand it by 8,160 square feet. The goal was to provide additional space for apparatus, a larger parking lot and apron, more meeting space, bunkrooms and storage. Private gender-neutral bunkrooms replaced the dorm-style sleeping quarters. The project also improved ADA accessibility, the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems and ventilation of the apparatus bay. The project was accomplished while the building remained in operation. A public safety training campus was developed at a separate location.

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North Kansas City, MO
110 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116

Kansas City, KS
707 Minnesota Ave., Suite 506
Kansas City, KS, 66101