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The new building will house the central radio station, crisis management team and training areas
As the city of Darmstadt announced, the city council approved the construction of the new main fire station on Pfnorstraße at its meeting on September 3rd. The new building will replace the existing "North Fire Station" and will assume central responsibilities for the fire department, rescue service, and disaster relief.
Location and central functions
The planned construction site is at the corner of Pfnorstraße and Gräfenhäuser Straße. In addition to emergency vehicles and personnel for daily emergency response, the station will house the central radio control center for non-police emergency services in Darmstadt, rooms for the command and control staff, and the new location of the city's crisis management team.
The main fire station will also include logistics and workshop areas, areas for training and further education of full-time and volunteer firefighters, as well as administrative and storage rooms for the departments of operations, disaster control, preventive fire protection, technology and self-administration.
Sustainable planning and energy supply
The design meets the requirements of the climate protection regulations for building construction. It envisions a combination of wastewater heat recovery and a large-scale photovoltaic system, enabling a nearly entirely renewable heat supply and a high proportion of climate-friendly electricity. This is complemented by thermal insulation measures, efficient building technology, and a green roof. The PV system, with a total capacity of nearly 800 kWp, is intended to provide electricity for the fire department.
Timetable for construction and approval
The building permit application is expected in summer 2025. A search for unexploded ordnance and the removal of contaminated soil are already underway. Sewer construction will begin in October. A reserve of land also allows for a later expansion of the second floor.
Importance for the city
"The new fire station is part of the city's critical infrastructure, which must remain fully functional even in crisis situations. Emergency services operate continuously, and the station is designed for approximately 140 personnel," explains City Councillor Paul Georg Wandrey.
The Darmstadt urban development company (DSE) is managing the new construction on behalf of the city, while the technical responsibility lies with city councilor Wandrey.
