Sunday, September 7, 2008
Plaques, Tropies & Awards
Janet Wilmoth
Why do organizations and companies host ".... of the Year" awards? Many reasons. They spotlight people who have performed with skill and dedication, those...
Save money by building new
By Ken Newell, AIA, Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects, Gastonia, N.C.
New construction material advances can significantly lower utility bills....
100 Years Young
By Jim Ladesich, Correspondent
Illinois town adopts progressive program to replace historic century-old station....
Open, sesame
By Steve Bonacci, Technician, Electric Power Door, Hibbing, Minn.
When looking to put a new face on your apparatus bay, start with the doors for aesthetics and security. Here are key factors to consider when choosing from what’s out there....
Principal of design
As the role of the fire service changes and technology evolves, it’s only natural that fire stations will need updates as well....
Business blueprint
Bill Booth
As the need for high-tech training becomes increasingly necessary, more and more fire departments across the United States are looking to state-of-the-art...
Trends in station design
Tim Elliott
There's no place like home -- everyone knows that. But how true is it now that fire stations gradually shed their industrial, aircraft hanger atmosphere and gain touches of home?
The growing shift toward residential styling for fire station interiors and exteriors is just one change among dozens that announce to the fire service and the community....
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