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Better Sleep for Behavioral Health

Holistically Healthy Fire Stations

OAPFF Winter Education Conference 2020
As an invited speaker at the 2020 OAPFF Winter Education Conference, Mr. Erickson continues to advocate for the safety, health and well-being of our firefighters through fire station design. His… read more

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

The New Generation of Fire Stations

Station Design: Why Go Vertical?

Hot Zone Design Recognized

The Impact of Immersive Design on Mental Health

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

Proper PPE Storage
Protection, handling, and cleaning of PPE are critical to the health and well-being of a firefighter. Unless gross decontamination occurs on scene, gear that is exposed to smoke, carcinogens, and… read more