Shakopee Fire Department 2024 Year in Review

STATION 1 REMODEL

In August, we completed Phase 1 of the three-phase remodel of Station 1, enhancing functionality, safety, and efficiency. This phase improved the administrative area by adding individual offices for chief staff and the Fire Marshal, a new workspace for the Administrative Assistant near the entrance to better serve the public, a small conference room, workspace for a future Fire Inspector, and a shared office supply and collaboration area. Firefighter dorms were relocated from an upper-level conference room with cubicles to individual spaces on the main level, improving privacy and reducing turnout times for emergencies. The turnout gear room was separated from living quarters to limit exposure to harmful carcinogens. Additionally, we repaired and resurfaced the apparatus floor with new epoxy, added parking lines for safety, and repainted the walls to brighten the space.

Phases 2 and 3 will focus on further improving safety and operations. Plans include creating hot, warm, and cold decontamination zones to fully separate living quarters from hazardous areas, adding a Captain’s office, a Battalion Chief’s office, and dedicated firefighter workstations. Restroom and shower facilities will be upgraded for improved privacy and to accommodate a more diverse workforce. Additional dorm space will support future staffing needs as our community grows. Updates to key functional rooms, such as SCBA maintenance, equipment repair, and storage, will improve efficiency. Lastly, new mezzanine training spaces and props will provide firefighters hands-on training opportunities for many of our training needs, while allowing staff to remain within city limits and available for calls.

Updated administrative area with individual offices for Chief staff, Fire Marshal, a new workspace for the Administrative Assistant, and a future Fire Inspector.

Conference room.

Individual dorm spaces were updated to improve privacy and turnout times.

Shared office space.

The bay area with new epoxy floor, added parking lines, and repainted walls.

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