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Fire Headquarters Reconstruction Update - June 8, 2026

Reconstruction of the Fire Headquarters building at 491 Broadway is moving along nicely!
New interior stairways have been installed and the interior finish work continues. The installation of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, appliances, & fixtures is ongoing. Exterior site work also continues.

 

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

 

CFD photos from Monday, June 8, 2026 show the progress

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - exterior front elevation
The classic facade has been preserved as exterior site work continues

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - apparatus floor
The apparatus floor
Fire apparatus has crossed the threshold hundreds of thousands of times in 90+ years

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - apparatus floor patrol desk
New patrol desk

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - apparatus floor PPE storage room and decon, cleaning area

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - floor 2 - kithen and ready room area

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - firefighter room and lockers
Separate firefighter and fire officer rooms and company offices are located around the perimeter of floor 2

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - floor 2 sliding pole enclosure
The poles will be in "airlock" type enclosures as part of a redundant system to maintain air quality on  the upper floors

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - interior stairway

 

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - floor 3 chief's officer

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - floor 3 command staff offices

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - floor 3 skylight admin offices

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - electrical power station
An electric substation has been installed (behind the barrier) in order to meet 21st century power demands of the building

 

Fire Headquarters construction update June 8, 2026 - 489 Broadway wing - admin offices
The 489 Broadway wing will house  Admin staff, some Fire Prevention, Tech Services, and PSIT

 

 

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