Fort Erie Central Fire Station

This project consolidated two aging volunteer stations into one new centrally located facility sited in Sugarbowl Park adjacent to the Historical Railway Museum. Near to the old downtown core, this station’s design recognizes its historical context while serving as a gateway to the commercial district to its north. Six fully-glazed Apparatus Bay doors serve 4 single and 2 double bays for both trucks and emergency watercraft, prominently displaying them to Central Avenue. In addition to Administrative Areas, Bunker/Gear Rooms, a Training Room, an Exercise Room, and Captains’ Offices, the building includes an oversized Community Room with Commercial Kitchen for public functions. Outdoor washrooms serve visitors to the park and museum, while a prominent illuminated clock-tower acts as a beacon within the downtown fabric.