FIRE STATIONS ARE CRITICAL COMMUNITY RESILIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE By Craig Carter, Fire/EMS Practice Leader, Partner
Fire stations have traditionally been distributed to ensure rapid response, but today this model delivers broader value as departments face rising costs and constrained resources. A decentralized network enhances resilience, maintains continuity during disruptions, and strengthens community connection. However, reactive, single-station projects often limit long-term impact. Through proactive
master planning, departments can strategically align station locations, resources, and investments to improve response times, manage risk, and adapt to evolving community needs. By viewing their facilities as an interconnected system, fire departments can create a more efficient, flexible, and resilient network that better serves the public over time.
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