City of Denton Holds Grand Opening for New Fire Station 9
On Friday, July 26, the City of Denton held a ceremony commemorating the official opening of Fire Station 9. The new facility was strategically placed at Denton Enterprise Airport to allow for quick response times from the city’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) sector of the fire department.
About the Facility
The Denton Airport is one of the busiest in Texas, and the 60th busiest airport in the U.S. The $14 million Fire Station 9 will help reduce risk for passengers, further enhancing the city’s commitment to safety. In addition, Fire Station 9 will open the door for even greater airport traffic as many corporate insurance policies require an ARFF to be at all airports where jets are landed.
“This is something that we’ve been talking about for over a decade since we got into the ARFF business,” said Battalion Chief, David Boots. “It’s been a dream for a long time.”
The station is a 14,000-square-foot, two-story building with four bays and two fire poles. The facility is split, with one side dedicated to air and the other dedicated to land. Included in the facility are many safety features, including a decontamination bathroom and an infrared sauna. These amenities were incorporated to reduce cancer risks for firefighters, reducing their exposure to toxins.
HPM’s Involvement
HPM served as Program Manager for the project, ensuring the city’s vision came to life on time and within the allocated budget. In addition, HPM is providing Program Management services for ongoing City of Denton projects, including Fire Station 5, Fire Station 6, Denton Fire Emergency Modular Building, Denton Service Center and Denton Solid Waste Facility. Employing an external Program Manager alleviates logistical concerns from city leadership, enabling them to prioritize other initiatives pertaining to citizen well-being. The city plans to build four additional fire stations in the next ten years.
