Fire Station No. 19 is an 8,882-SF, single-story structure located in St. Johns County. The facility is placed centrally on the 2.13-acre site, allowing the bays to have egress onto Veterans Parkway, with immediate access to Race Track Road. Apparatus have ample space to maneuver on-site with having a rear apron & drive through bay so that backing in is not required.
This state of the art fire station is an essential facility that is required to be operational before, during and after a hurricane or other event. It was designed to resist wind speeds and pressures of 142 MPH, as well as enhanced debris impact resistance. The building’s program includes: three apparatus bays and associated support spaces that are required for day to day functionality. The building also includes general facility functions such as, kitchen, dining, sleeping quarters, physical agility, and an exterior break area. Equipment / utility / support spaces were also included.
The building was designed to mitigate staff exposure to carcinogens present after fighting a fire. It is separated into three zones to help prevent contaminated air from the apparatus bays, decontamination room, and other support spaces from entering the living quarters of the facility. Air Lock vestibules help separate these two conditions.
