Fort Washington Firehouse

Fort Washington Fire Company No. 1, serving Upper Dublin Township, PA, since 1908, took a significant step forward in 2012 by constructing a new main fire station on Fort Washington Avenue. CHA played a key role as the construction manager, overseeing the design and construction phases, including cost estimation, budgeting, architect selection, constructability, permitting, and land development. The project was driven by a best-value approach, creating a facility that is sustainable, energy-efficient, durable, and built to last.

The fire station features high-efficiency gas-fired boilers with radiant floor heating in the drive-thru bays and a full Plymovent system to capture diesel exhaust. CHA’s strategic management of sitework, including quick excavation and careful planning, minimized change orders and kept the project on track.

The new firehouse serves as a training and emergency center in Pennsylvania, complete with bunk rooms, a day room, and a kitchen for the fire company’s use. Special attention was also given to stormwater management, with a quasi-regional basin designed to control runoff from the adjacent neighborhood. Landscaping and project sequencing were carefully managed to respect the surrounding residential area, resulting in a functional and community-friendly fire station.