Goodyear Fire Station No. 181

Prioritizing Firefighter Health and Well-Being Through Collaboration and Innovative Design

Designed to address the rising cancer rates among firefighters due to hazardous material exposure, Goodyear Firestation No. 181 employs a strategic zoned layout to manage contaminants.

The layout separates areas into high (hot), medium (warm), and low (cold) hazard zones, minimizing carcinogen transfer as firefighters move through the building. This arrangement effectively minimizes the transfer of carcinogens as firefighters move within the station. A dedicated decontamination corridor allows firefighters to decontaminate their turnout gear immediately upon returning to the station, and a strategically designed vestibule separates the “clean” (living) side the “dirty” (operational) side of the station.

Enhancing this safety-first approach further, the station boasts a spacious rear apron canopy for apparatus wash-downs and provides direct access to a decontamination room from the outside. Advanced building systems are also in place to ensure that living spaces remain contaminant-free.

Apparatus bays are equipped with state-of-the-art extraction systems and negative pressure vestibules that act as airlocks, ensuring a safe environment free from harmful contaminants.

Additionally, built-in training features allow firefighters to hone their skills on-site, providing convenience and cost savings. While off-site training remains important, these tools enhance preparedness and safety for both crews and the community.

Recognized with the 2022 Station Design Award by Firehouse Magazine, Goodyear Fire Station 181 exemplifies our commitment to health, safety, and innovative fire station design.