The new Normal Fire Department Headquarters station is a two-story, 25,000 square foot, LEED Certified facility that features four drive-through apparatus bays, a full training center, and a commercial kitchen. In addition to the firefighters and paramedics on shift, the station will also house the Department's Administrative and Prevention Division offices.
The training center consists of a large classroom space and a training (hose) tower that supports confined space and rappelling training.
The living quarters for the firefighters and paramedics on shift include a commercial kitchen, dining room with custom made dining table (donated by the firefighters), media center, and exercise room.
- green roof
- training center
- media room
- dining room with custom table donated by the firefighters
- commercial kitchen
- outdoor eating space
- iconic fire pole
Mick Humer, Fire Chief, Town of Normal Fire Department
The facility, located near Illinois State University and uptown Normal, replaces one of the community's outdated stations, and was designed to keep response times to the absolute minimum. In addition to the centralized location, the station design includes bi-parting apparatus bay doors, the latest CAD (computer aided dispatch) technology, and an iconic fire pole that all help reduce call response times.
Project Rendering
Project Rendering
Project Rendering
Bi-Parting Apparatus Bay Doors
Bi-Parting Apparatus Bay Doors
Iconic Fire Pole
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