Chesterfield County Fire Station #25 (Magnolia Green)
Chesterfield, Virginia
Overview
Chesterfield County Fire Station No. 25 serves the rapidly growing Magnolia Green community and surrounding western Chesterfield County area. The approximately 15,000-square-foot facility was constructed to enhance emergency response capabilities, reduce response times, and support the County's continued residential and commercial growth. The station includes apparatus bays, administrative offices, living quarters, training areas, and support spaces designed to accommodate modern fire and EMS operations. Thompson Consulting Engineers provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for the new station. Building systems were designed to support the demanding operational requirements of a 24-hour emergency response facility while prioritizing reliability, energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term maintainability. The completed station provides Chesterfield Fire and EMS personnel with a modern, resilient facility capable of supporting the community's emergency service needs for years to come.
Challenges
- Designing highly reliable MEP and fire protection systems capable of supporting continuous emergency response operations and around-the-clock occupancy.
- Coordinating building systems to serve a variety of functional spaces, including apparatus bays, living quarters, administrative offices, training areas, and support facilities.
- Delivering efficient and maintainable infrastructure that supports Chesterfield County's growing service demands while minimizing long-term operational costs.
Goals
- Provide dependable mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems that support emergency response readiness at all times.
- Create a comfortable, healthy, and functional environment for firefighters, EMS personnel, and administrative staff.
- Deliver energy-efficient and sustainable building systems that support long-term facility performance and future operational needs.
Project Team
- Owner: Chesterfield County
- Architect: GuernseyTingle
- Structural Engineer: Lynch Mykins Structural Engineers, PC now IMEG
- Civil Engineer: Timmons Group
- Contractor: Ritchie-Curbow Construction Company, Inc.
Results
- Successfully delivered a modern public safety facility equipped with reliable MEP and fire protection systems tailored to the operational needs of Chesterfield Fire and EMS.
- Enhanced emergency response capabilities for the Magnolia Green community and surrounding service area through improved facility infrastructure and operational readiness.
- Provided Chesterfield County with a durable, efficient, and maintainable fire station designed to support firefighters and emergency personnel for decades to come.
