Station 82 - Oak Harbor's second fire station, will be constructed in the City's southwest area. It will exceed industry standards, follow best practices of "Healthy-in, Healthy-out," to maximize firefighter safety, and will offer ample room for growth.
More specifically, it will feature:
- Small in size: ~ 7,300 square feet (about 1/3 the size of Station 81)
- Individual sleeping rooms to support gender diversity in the modern fire service
- Decontamination areas for bunker gear and equipment
- Adequate storage space for the proper care and storage of emergency vehicles and equipment
- Dedicated fitness room to support firefighter health and readiness
- Building designed to the latest seismic and code requirements for essential facilities
- Small training classroom