The resulting data from the nationwide Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) should help fire departments evaluate -- and hopefully lower -- their energy use and utility bills....More

This prestigious competition recognizes architects and fire departments for their achievements in public-safety facility design and construction. Awards are given out in seven categories. Deadline is Aug. 24....More

It provides a means of training or testing individuals such as firefighters who use axes and sledgehammers in their occupation.

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Four adjustable stickmen are invertible for drying special ops gear upside down; each optional boot tree dries four pairs of boots in 90 minutes; and 12 drying ports quickly dry gloves, helmets and balaclavas....More

  The modern fire station is a very specialized facility, not just a garage in which to keep big trucks. And a specialized facility requires a designer who specializes in that building type. Departments will benefit greatly by including an architect with extensive expertise in station design on the project team. This realization has resulted in a category of station designers who can provide the entire design package for your project, or who can assist the local design team that may lack this type of experience....More