Creating a Home Away From Home for Firefighters
Lake City Fire Station No. 2
The vision for Lake City Fire Station No. 2 was to be a “home away from home” for the firefighters. Working 72 hour shifts, firefighters are away from their home and families for long stretches, and the rescues they perform are mentally, physically, and emotionally taxing. The city’s top priority was to provide comfort and familiarity for them in a place of respite and recharge.
Firefighters have distinct requirements and protocols when they answer and come back from all calls. Walker Architects and the design team listened and learned the process in and out in order to ensure that the firefighters would be well supported and all protocols would be simple to carry out. The late Fire Chief Randy Burnham wanted this building to set an example of excellence for the Lake City community. Dedicated in his name, Fire Station No. 2 will provide the home away from home he envisioned for years to come.
The vision for Lake City Fire Station No. 2 was to be a “home away from home” for the firefighters. Working 72 hour shifts, firefighters are away from their home and families for long stretches, and the rescues they perform are mentally, physically, and emotionally taxing. The city’s top priority was to provide comfort and familiarity for them in a place of respite and recharge.
Firefighters have distinct requirements and protocols when they answer and come back from all calls. Walker Architects and the design team listened and learned the process in and out in order to ensure that the firefighters would be well supported and all protocols would be simple to carry out. The late Fire Chief Randy Burnham wanted this building to set an example of excellence for the Lake City community. Dedicated in his name, Fire Station No. 2 will provide the home away from home he envisioned for years to come.
Project Owner
Lake City Fire Department
Location
Lake City, FL
Completion Date
April 2023
Project Size
6,674 GSF
Cost
$2.5M
Builder company
Oelrich Construction
Selected Works
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Radiant Credit Union Operations BuildingRadiant Credit Union Operations Building
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Clinical Techniques & Skills Assessment LabDelivering a Premier Clinical Simulation Lab
Chi Institute ExpansionModern Facility for Ancient Healing Arts
Career Connections CenterThe Bridge from College to Professional Life
UF Basic Science Building Lab Renovation, Phase 1Making an Old Laboratory New
Workplace Redesign for UF Information TechnologyThinking, Working, Innovation
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UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Gantry ExpansionExpansion; Healthcare
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UF Veterinary Medicine Central Utility PlantProject type
Basic Science Building Lab Renovation, Phase 2Designing an agile lab environment for UF Basic Science.
UF Norman Hall RehabilitationCollege of Education Revisioning
UF Graduate and Professional Student LoungesFocused Recreation
Indoor Tennis Practice FacilityNow Any Weather is Tennis Weather
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Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Office at GTECA Fresh New Look to Reinvigorate the GTEC Building
UF College of Veterinary Medicine AdditionStandalone addition to the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.
Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies in UF's College of EducationNorman Hall Ground Floor Renovation
Lake City Fire Station No. 2Lake City Fire Station No. 2
Williston City HallWilliston City Hall
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Alachua County Tax Collector Northwest BranchTax Collector New Northwest Branch
