Large firehouse — This firehouse can hold various emergency vehicles as well as provide sleeping quarters.
A Monolithic Dome Fire Station
America’s fire stations
They have certainly changed over the years. In the 1800s, many were simple wood or brick structures just large enough to shelter the water wagons and horses. Gradually, they evolved.
By the 1950s, people were aware of the importance of fire stations. In many towns and cities, they became symbols of community pride. They were no longer just structures. Fire stations were the buildings that housed the firefighters and equipment responsible for a neighborhood’s well-being.
And they still are. In fact, the 9/11 tragedy has increased their importance.
Making it indestructible
At Monolithic, we think fire stations should be indestructible. They house emergency response teams – the firefighters and paramedics a community needs when natural or man-made disasters strike.
A Monolithic Dome designed as a fire station can be a facility invulnerable to tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes and a serious deterrent to acts of terrorism. Read about the Monolithic Emergency Center.
There are other benefits as well:
- Lower construction costs – The construction of a Monolithic Dome facility is usually significantly less than similarly sized and outfitted buildings of another type.
- Lower ongoing fees for energy use – Because of its superior insulation, a Monolithic Dome uses a minimum of energy to maintain a comfortably warm or cool interior.
- Lower maintenance and upkeep costs – Both the interior and exterior of the dome shell require little care and maintenance.
- Design flexibility – A Monolithic Dome fire station can be as large or small as the community needs and wants. It can include multipurpose rooms that can be used by the fire department for training, by the community for meetings and classes, and by the neighborhood as a disaster shelter should tragedy strike.
May 2005
Updated December 2010
Small Firehouse — This Monolithic Dome Fire Station has a diameter of 28 feet and a height of 8 feet, but it easily accommodates vehicles and all administrative activities. Owners of this facility could expect the energy savings to pay for this building in about 20 years.
Ten Engine Fire Department — In addition to easily accessed, protected areas for costly, fire-fighting vehicles and equipment, this Monolithic Dome Fire Department includes safe, comfortable accommodations for firefighters, a chief’s office and a conference room.
Three Bay Fire Station — Its 10,245 square feet include sleeping, kitchen and bathroom facilities for both women and men, as well as offices and a visitors’ area.
Pride of the Town — Monolithic Domes are impressive structures. In many towns and cities, fire stations are symbols of community pride. They are no longer just structures, but buildings that house firefighters and equipment responsible for a neighborhood’s well-being.
Affordability — Monolithic Dome fire stations can be constructed and maintained affordably.
Design Flexibility — A Monolithic Dome fire station can be as large or small as the community needs and wants. It can include multipurpose rooms that can be used by the fire department for training, by the community for meetings and classes, and by the neighborhood as a disaster shelter should tragedy strike.