History
The Town of Westmoreland retained Michael Petrovick Architects to design a new fire station for its volunteer fire department to replace the station built in 1958, which had very limited space on the surrounding site and required special order pump trucks.

Assumption
A new facility would accommodate state-of-the-industry amenities to ensure first responder health and safety, such as decontamination following an event, and provide access for newer and larger apparatus.

Approach
The team’s planning process and community engagement were inspired by the department’s desire for their building to reflect a more progressive approach to public safety and to realize a solution appropriate for a small, historic community.

Alchemy
The new state-of-the-art facility blends into the historic village of Westmoreland. As part of the community’s critical infrastructure, the building is an efficient modern design inspired by the historic architecture of the town and region. It provides the space and services to meet the standards for first responder health and safety while exercising fiscal restraint.