Located in the center of a residential area, Batavia Fire Station 1 required careful planning to ensure that the station's character and scale fit into the aesthetic of the surrounding neighborhood. Cast-stone masonry was used on the exterior base of the facility as a cost-effective solution to mimic the Batavia limestone that can be found on historic buildings throughout downtown Batavia. The brick masonry also was specifically selected to complement several historic buildings in the area.

The addition to the east side of the building consisted of administration and living quarters, as well as an EOC/training facility with fully integrated technology, conditioning room and storage. The first floor of the facility consists of a new front public lobby with controlled access, as well as, administrative offices, conference rooms and work rooms. A radio room and gear laundry/storage room are located adjacent to the double-depth pull-through apparatus bays. A fourth apparatus bay was added to the west end of the facility to accommodate a new ladder truck.

The second floor has 10 private bunk rooms, a day room with outdoor deck, dining room, kitchen and reading library. Two separate locker room facilities share a private shower/changing room, producing a more cost-effective use of space.

Firm: Kluber, Skahan + Associates Inc.

Design Team: Ed Skahan, AIA, Principal in Charge

Chris Hansen, AIA, Project Manager

Mike Kluber, PE, LEED AP, Electrical Engineer

Jonathan Wentzlaff, PE, Electrical Engineer

John Kluber, PE, LEED AP, Mechanical Engineer

Don Ware Jr., PE, CPD, Plumbing, Fire Protection/Detection

Jeff Bruns, SE, Structural Engineer

Emily Erickson, LEED AP, Interiors

Fire Chief: Bill Darin

Project Area: 26,000 sq. ft.

Total Cost: $4,765,000

Cost per Square Foot: $183

Completion Date: October 2007