Fire Headquarters Reconstruction Update - March, 2026

3/9/2026 • 1 day ago

Reconstruction of the Fire Headquarters building at 491 Broadway continues on schedule!

Photos from Thursday, March 5, 2026 show the continuing progress.

Site work, as well as interior, exterior, and roof continues. Wallboard installation with final painting has been completed in many areas. Installation of interior mechanical systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, is ongoing. Most windows, all energy efficient, have been installed. The data center is complete and operational.

This facility, the home of Engine 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Fire Prevention, Tech Services, PSIT, the Command Staff and Administrative Offices, was originally occupied in February of 1934. Reopening is planned for fall of 2026.

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - exterior front view

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - apparatus floor

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - floor 3 command and admin staff conference ara

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - firefighter living quarters floor 2

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - sliding pole hole from floor 2

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - firefighter kitchen area - floor 2

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - floor 2 firefighter dining and ready room area

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - firefighter living area private rooms and bathrooms - floor 2

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - stairway from basement to floor 3

Fire Headquarters Reconstruciton - apparatus floor - decon and PPE storage areas

fire headquarters reconstruction - side view from Broadway