Waconia Fire Station
Inspired by the City’s first fire station, this new project modernizes the station’s services and accommodations for its fire fighters.Read More
Dilworth Fire Station
Dilworth, MN
Spurred by a developer’s interest in purchasing the aging City Hall, the City of Dilworth engaged BKV Group to evaluate its municipal facilities and develop a phased plan for renovation or replacement. The first project is a replacement fire station on the existing site, funded through a combination of federal, state, and local sources.
Client: City of Dilworth, MN
Type: Fire Station
Size: 15,470 SF, four double-deep drive thru bays, paid-on-call with 4 bunks
Designed for a paid-on-call staffing model, the station prioritizes efficient response with direct access from public streets to parking, gear storage, and apparatus bays. The facility includes four drive-through bays with capacity for a future fifth. Administrative offices, a large training room, and kitchen, dining, and dayroom spaces are located at the front of the building, with patio access supporting decompression and team interaction. Two bunk rooms and a flexible multi-purpose room allow for future expansion of sleeping accommodations.
Apparatus support spaces include a shop, SCBA room, decontamination/tornado shelter, gear storage, and general storage, with a mezzanine above for additional training and storage. A three-story hose and training tower serves as a community landmark, while durable precast panels with brick insets provide a timeless fire station character.
