Sparwood Fire Hall No. 2

The District of Sparwood Fire Authority hired S2 Architecture to conduct a feasibility study and develop two conceptual design options and cost estimates for replacing Fire Hall No. 2.

The previous station, built in the early 1980s, included two apparatus bays and one small garage bay. It required replacement because it could not accommodate the fire department’s new apparatus, did not meet current post-disaster standards or BC Building Code requirements, and was unable to support the Fire Authority’s anticipated future growth needs.

The project team conducted a functional review of the existing building and evaluated site options. They performed preliminary studies, reviewing nine options and selecting two for further analysis, focusing on on-site orientation, apparatus bay functionality, parking, and the potential for a second story.

Both options considered exterior design and sustainable features, aligning with the District’s needs and budget. Class C cost estimates, high-level schedules, and risk assessments were also prepared for each option.