Chesterfield VA Fire Station No. 5

The new fire/EMS station provides over 16,000 SF of living, sleeping and fitness area along with office spaces, secure EMS storage areas, and three drive-thru apparatus bays to house primary and reserve apparatus.

On the site, the grading and access drives presented unique challenges that were mitigated through the design. Apparatus movements were thoroughly investigated, and care was taken to prevent conflicts between the public and firefighters responding to a call. The building exterior was designed to complement the craftsman style of the surrounding neighborhoods, with carefully selected, quality materials intended to last the life of the building.