🚨 Delegate booking for FSDW 2026 is now open.
Following a sold-out event in 2025, the Fire Station Design & Construction Workshop returns on 12–13 October 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon.
🚨 Delegate booking for FSDW 2026 is now open.
Following a sold-out event in 2025, the Fire Station Design & Construction Workshop returns on 12–13 October 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon.
The event is designed to encourage practical discussion and knowledge-sharing between fire and rescue services and the wider industry, giving delegates the opportunity to learn from peers, compare approaches, and take away ideas they can apply to their own projects.
What does “future-ready” actually mean in fire station design?
In the latest issue of Fire Estates Manager, @HLMArchitects explore how two projects for @NIFRSOFFICIAL are rethinking what modern blue light buildings can be.
@HLMArchitects@NIFRSOFFICIAL One of the most interesting takeaways is how closely the design teams worked with the service throughout the process, ensuring that every element was aligned with the service’s needs and values.
@HumbersideFire One standout solution is the flexible changing area, designed to adapt to shifting crew demographics and providing such flexibility it will help avoid the need for costly and disruptive remodelling in the future.
To read the full story, go to: https://t.co/j6ePlM5mfW
How do you deliver a future-ready fire station on a site with limited external land to expand?
The new Howden Fire Station project, featured in the latest issue of Fire Estates Manager, is a great example of how constraints can drive smarter, more considered design.
The new on-call station for @HumbersideFire has been fully redesigned around the latest guidance on contaminants, equality and dignity, whilst incorporating a number of innovative internal design features to futureproof its effectiveness.
What does six years of estate transformation actually look like in practice?
In the latest issue of Fire Estates Manager, Arron Hedges (@HantsIOW_fire) outlines how the service has reshaped its estate across 60+ sites, making it safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable.
@HantsIOW_fire It’s a strong example of what happens when estate strategy is properly aligned with operational outcomes.
And importantly, it shows that transformation at this scale isn’t about one-off projects. It’s about consistency, governance, and better long-term decision-making .
What if every fire station started from the same proven blueprint?
In the latest issue of Fire Estates Manager, we explore Ireland’s approach to fire station template design, and what it means for consistency, efficiency, and long-term estate planning.
The result is a more joined-up approach to estate development, reducing design risk, improving efficiency, and supporting better outcomes.
As more services look to balance cost, consistency, and performance, the role of standardisation is becoming harder to ignore.