Construction of Lancaster's first new fire station in over 45 years is complete at 425 W. King St. The new 18,000 square-foot station is a milestone for the Fire Bureau and the City of Lancaster. Crews at the roughly $6.5 million station are expected to run 4,000 calls for service each year.
The station will house the city's two specialized fire units - Engine Company 1 and Truck Company 2 - while responding to emergencies 24/7 with a minimum of eight firefighters on duty. The new fire station is a major investment and reflects a commitment to providing for the safety of the public by protecting life, property, and the environment.
A key initiative in this station design is controling dangerous contaminants. Because of firefighters' heightened risk of cancer due to regular exposure to known carcinogens at fire scenes, the station is broken up into three zones: the Hot Zone (dirty) that includes fire apparatus and equipment rooms, the Cold Zone (clean) that includes administrative and living spaces, and the Transition Zone between. The building was designed by architect Bruce Evans.
With the West King Street station completed, construction crews have arrived at 333 E. King St. to begin the second new fire station that will complete the $12.7 million dollar infrastructure upgrade for both stations. The East King Street fire station will be under construction for approximately 12 months.
To learn more, contact Scott Little, fire chief, at slittle@cityoflancasterpa.com.
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