Dallas Fire Station No. 40

Construction Cost : $3.2M | SF: 11,977 The City of Dallas Fire Station No. 40 incorporates a ground-breaking “Roundhouse” Apparatus Bay design. The unique Roundhouse design serves two functions, 1) the arc shaped Apparatus Bay provides trapezoidal shaped truck bays which result in additional staging and dressing area where it is needed between apparatus cabs for fire fighters’ boots and gear, and 2) the radial facade provides extended visibility to the public of the station’s multi-million dollar fire fighting apparatus. Station 40 contains 6 Apparatus Bays, Sleeping Quarters for 12 Career Firemen, Lieutenant’s Office/Sleeping Quarters, Battalion Chief’s Office/Sleeping Quarters, Fire Fighter Showers/Locker Rooms, Commercial Kitchen, Fitness Center, Day Room, Video Training Area, Watch/Dispatch Room, EMS Storage, Emergency Operations Center, General Storage, Decon/Extraction Room, S.C.B.A. Facilities and a Washer/Dryer Room. Fire Station 40 is a Silver LEED Certified facility that incorporates energy efficient HVAC systems, solar shading screens, LED lighting, Xeriscape landscaping, storm water management and detention systems, water saving fixtures, alternative transportation accommodations and high albedo roofing/paving materials.