Seattle Fire Stations Nos. 18 and 8

Fire Station 18

Located in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, Fire Station 18 was among the last stations to be remodeled as part of the city’s Fire Facilities and Emergency Response Levy Program. Recognizing the fire station as a vital civic building, the project enhanced the building’s connection to Northwest Market Street with an improved public entry and increased visibility into the apparatus bays.

Fire Station 18

To meet the City of Seattle’s Sustainable Buildings and Sites Policy for municipal facilities, the project received LEED Gold certification and significantly improved the building’s overall energy performance through a combination of envelope, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing improvements.

Fire Station 18

The project included structural and building systems upgrades, accessibility improvements, and the remodel of interior spaces to increase the facility’s safety, utility, and comfort.

Fire Station 8

The improvements to Fire Station 8 significantly increased the facility’s safety, functionality, and comfort, helping the Seattle Fire Department continue to protect and serve the community. The project was funded by the Fire Facilities and Emergency Response Levy Program, approved by Seattle voters in 2003.

Fire Station 8

The renovation included a seismic upgrade and addition to extend an existing apparatus bay and accommodate a 60-foot-long apparatus on a very tight site. The renovation also included a fitness room with natural light and ventilation, and a new ADA entry and restroom.