Hundreds of local residents will soon have faster
responses from CCFR thanks to the relocation
of Fire Station #2. Construction on the new
station, at 109 McMenamy Rd. in St. Peters
began in March.
“Our population center has changed since the station was originally built nearly 40 years ago,” says CCFR Chief Russ Mason. “By moving the station to the other side of Interstate 70 we wil l be able to respond to more residents in less time.” The original Station #2, which was built in 1975, is located at 111 Main St. in St. Peters. ”The new station layout allows for optimal response times, and has room to house the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommended four firefighters. It will also be able to accommodate the up-to-date equipment required for today’s emergency responses,” says Mason.
The community recommended replacing the aging Station #2 to better meet the needs of the community during the SAFE-T (Securing A Future of Excellence – Together) process in 2008. Due to sound financial planning, funds became available to begin the planning process in the winter of 2012. At this time, the public provided District leadership with feedback on the station plans and architectural renderings. Lamb Construction Company (205 E. Elm Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366) was selected as the contractor for the project with a bid of $1,788,400. This was the lowest bid of the 14 submitted. Dan Stauder Architecture is serving as the station’s architect. The station is expected to be in service by the end of 2013.
Features
- 8,834 square-foot fire station
- Two fire engine bays
- One Battalion Chief vehicle bay
- Housing and living space for NFPA recommended four firefighters, and on-duty Battalion Chief
- Decontamination room for emergency equipment and personnel
- Storage room for personal protective equipment and gear
- Storm shelter for on-duty personnel
- Physical training room
- Emergency generator for non-disruption of power
Location
- Allows for faster emergency response to more residents
- Allows for increased coverage area
- Moves station closer to where more emergency calls originate
- Removes need to cross Interstate 70 to respond to majority of calls
- Centrally locates on-duty Battalion Chief