The sign at the construction site for Engine 16's new firehouse that is underway. Hank Sajovic photo The sign at the construction site for Engine 109's new house depicts the same rendering as for Engine 16. Hank Sajovic photo An artist's rendering illustrating the new houses for Engine 16 and Engine 109. Engine 18's house at 1360 S. Blue Island Avenue has much less glass in the design than the newer stations. This building also features the angled awning-like roof over the apparatus bays. Hank Sajovic photo This house at 21 W. 59th Street is home to Engine 84, Truck 51, Ambulance 36, and Deputy District 5. This building has a rounded hose tower which differs from the square design for Engine 16 and Engine 109. Hank Sajovic photo This house in the 9th Battalion is known as the 'Full House' since it is home to Engine 59, Engine 70, Truck 47, Ambulance 13 and Battalion 9. Located at 6030 N. Clark Street, it has no hose tower and a much smaller footprint on the 'front' end when compared to Engine 18's house. Hank Sajovic photo Engine 63's house at 1440 E. 67th Street has the rounded hose tower like Engine 84's house. This design also has more glass above the apparatus bays when compared to the stations without the hose towers. Hank Sajovic photo The house at 3949 W. 16th Street which is home to Engine 38, Truck 48, and Deputy District 2 matches in style to the other buildings with the hose tower and the awning roof. Hank Sajovic photo Pvc Coated Cable,Pvc Coated Steel Cable,Pvc Coated Steel Wire Rope,Pvc Coated Stainless Steel Wire Rope Jiangsu Yasheng Metal Products Co.,Ltd , https://www.yswirerope.com
CFD – new station construction update
Construction has officially started on the new firehouse at 53 E. Pershing Road, which will serve Engine 16, Ambulance 35, EMS Field Division South, and 5-1-1. The old warehouse and basement on the site have been removed, and the foundation work is now in progress with preparations for the footings.
This new building stands out from most of the recent firehouse designs, though it closely resembles the one being built for Engine 109 at 2343 S. Kedzie Avenue.
The design of these two new stations features a more modern, squared-off look with large glass panels. Unlike other recent buildings, they have flat roofs over the apparatus bays instead of angled awnings. The brick trim along the top of the walls is also different, and there’s more interior glass rather than solid brick. These stations also include a square hose tower, while many others have rounded ones. Additionally, they feature both horizontal and vertical windows, unlike older designs that only had one type.
Stations with a hose tower also include a conventional door within the overhead door near the street, making it easier for personnel to access the building quickly.