An innovative new facility combines housing, with medical care and supportive services. On October 24, 2019 members of LEWA attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Bailey's Community Shelter and Supportive… read more
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Beachwood Public Safety Center Wins Gold!
Firehouse Magazine has announced the winners of their sixth annual Station Design Awards program. “The Station Design Awards brings the best in fire station and training facility designs and renovations… read more
Arcola Volunteer Fire Department Breaks Ground on Annex Renovations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10th, 2019 – Sterling VA Loudoun residents can feel secure in knowing that the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department is keeping up with the growing needs of… read more
The New Generation of Fire Stations
Station Design: Why Go Vertical?
Hot Zone Design Recognized
Embracing Immersive Design
The call of firefighting and emergency response is dangerous business. Beyond the occupational risks of physical injury or death in the line of duty, firefighters also face serious health… read more
The Impact of Immersive Design on Mental Health
LEWA Awarded Arlington 8
Having just celebrated its 100th Anniversary, Arlington Fire Station No. 8 has a historied past, dating back to 1918. It was then that a group of African American volunteer… read more
Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy
Montgomery County's Public Safety Training Academy in Gaithersburg provides increased instructional capacity and training environments for firefighters and police. In 2016, Montgomery County, MD, opened the new Montgomery County Public… read more
Engine Company 16 Honored
Engine Company 16 received a 2018 F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Honor Award. In a follow up interview with Don Collins (DC), a 20+ year F.I.E.R.O. Board Member and Jury Chairman… read more
Fontaine Wins USGBC Virginia Leadership Award
The USGBC Virginia community is committed to transforming the way buildings are designed, constructed and operated in the Commonwealth. Achievement of LEED certification demonstrates a commitment to greater energy, water… read more