Serving approximately 15,500 citizens in 136 square miles, the Platteville Fire Department needed an upgrade, as its current facility was inadequate to serve the growing population. The new fire station will include a large seven-bay apparatus storage area with drive-through access, as well as two stalls for a command garage, which will ultimately improve response time. Designed by Wendel-Five Bugels, the station will include rooms to aid firefighters and EMS personnel after the service call. A gear locker room, decontamination areas, and upgraded ventilation systems help remove contaminants keeping both personnel and their families safe. The station incorporates flexibility by including dormitory units and living quarters should a future need arise for full-time firefighters. Administrative space includes offices, community/training rooms, and conference space. Masonry veneer is wrapping up this month, and our masons are transitioning to interior CMU walls. We have prepped the slab-on-grade in the administration area and will continue into the apparatus bay once the underground MEP installations are complete.
