Commerce Township Fire Station

Commerce Township Fire Department built three new fire stations in the late 1990’s to provide better service to its rapidly expanding population. A fourth station was not replaced or upgraded at that time. This fire station (Station No. 3) replaces an existing fire station in the same location but now provides much needed improvement for the department: a new, larger facility ready to take on the continuing growth and needs of the municipality.

For the new station A3C teamed up with BSW Architects to design four long bays for apparatus and vehicles with associated decontamination, workrooms, storage and fitness spaces. Separated from the apparatus bay—for the safety of the staff—are the watch room and offices, dorm rooms, kitchen, dining, day room, laundry, toilet and locker rooms. Private toilet, showers and dorms ensure privacy for a diverse staff.

The building’s vernacular was designed to remain consistent with the surrounding architecture. Durable and easily cleanable materials are utilized throughout to ensure the station serves its occupants and the community for a long time to come. The station is planned to provide for the safety of the fire fighters with exhaust removal systems and separation of ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ rooms to eliminate cross contamination.

Size: 12,460 sq. ft.

Cost: $4.65 M

Completion: 2022