The Maplewood Fire & Rescue Centre combines various departmental branches to enhance operations and speed up response times. Built to withstand natural disasters, the center achieves a 92% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to previous facilities. The center features Indigenous artwork, including designs of a bear, heron, wolf, and woodpecker created by Olivia George, an artist from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (səlilwətaɬ). This artwork adds cultural depth and symbolism to the facility.
Assistant Fire Chief Gunter Kramer emphasizes the considerable advantages that this building has over traditional, “bunker-like” facilities. We focused on incorporating natural light, open spaces, and natural materials to foster an environment that aids firefighters in coping with stressful and traumatic situations. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, from the sound-absorbing felt lining the hallways to the strategically placed sauna designed for toxin removal.
We sincerely thank the District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services for their partnership and vision.
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