North Metro Fire Training Complex and Fire Station 68

Northglenn, Colorado

Project Description 

North Metro Fire Rescue District's Training Center Complex consists of seven new buildings constructed in the style of a small community to allow the simulation of real-life fire emergency situations. The 15-acre campus includes:
4-bay fire station
4-bay fleet maintenance building
Classroom/office building
Warehouse
Three burn buildings
3-story tower
ranch style home with basement
2-story apartment/mixed-use building

The 3-building Fire Training Center features a four story "high rise," two-story apartment building, and ranch style home, all designed for fire fighting simulation exercises.

The campus also contains an emergency driving track and simulation areas for vehicle extrication/confined space, water features for underwater rescue, trench rescue and fuel spill fires. In addition to a detention pond, the complex utilizes a retention pond to recycle fire training water.

Quick Facts

Owner 

North Metro Fire District

Architect 

Allred & Associates

Size (SF)

-

Contract

$14.0 M

Type of Construction 

Ground Up