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SEH recommends new southeast station, two‑station/three‑station model; estimates Phase 1 at about $11.9 million
Summary
SEH’s facility assessment for the Onalaska Fire Department recommended land acquisition in the southeast, test‑fit station designs with decontamination and gender‑equity features, and advised against large investments in the current station while planning for phased expansion.
At the March 17 Onalaska Common Council meeting SEH presented a long‑term facility assessment that linked operational staffing needs to physical station design and offered phased options for expanding the fire department’s facility footprint.
Why it matters: SEH said building design, station siting and turnout logistics materially affect how quickly firefighters can get on apparatus and reach emergencies. Consultants showed test‑fit designs for new stations, highlighted health‑and‑safety shortcomings at the current facility, and gave construction cost estimates and a property size recommendation for future stations.
Facility observations and deficiencies cited by SEH: - Lack of clear separation between police and fire vehicle storage and shared spaces used by multiple city departments. - No dedicated decontamination area for turnout gear, which SEH said increases…
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