LEED Green Certification for Fire Stations

by Michael "Mick" Mayers

Apr 5, 2008

I am in the process of determining whether or not we want to pursue a LEED certification for our two new fire stations. I have spoken with members at two departments who work in LEED certified stations, but I am looking for more feedback: what benefits have you seen? Are there problems with the design or implementation of your plan? Have you recieved a lot of positive community feedback for making this effort?
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    Michael "Mick" Mayers

    Yeah, the general consensus was that the HVAC aspect of things left a lot to be desired. My perspective isn't so much from a savings aspect as an environmentally responsible one, but I'm sure as with most issues we experience in the public sector, the taxpayers seem to be less concerned with environmental impact than they are with pocketbook impact.

    It is for this reason I posted here; to get this kind of feedback. Great stuff.

    Apr 7, 2008

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    John K. Murphy

    Talk to Deputy Fire Chief Wes Collins at Eastside Fire & Rescue (http://www.eastsidefire-rescue.org) in Issaquah Washington. The city designed and constructed a LEEDS certified station in a new residential development and after the bugs were worked out, it was a great concept and idea. The design was conceived by TCA Architecture (http://www.tca-inc.com) in Seattle a leader in LEEDS certified fire station design

    Feb 13, 2009

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    David Morrison

    I work for the City of Vaughan Fire Rescue Service just outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We have 2 REED fire Stations and will soon be building a third. if you require any information still, just respond and i would be glad to get it for you.

    Feb 13, 2009