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Station Design Conference is the premier educational event dedicated to the efficient, effective, and future-ready design of fire stations, police stations, and public safety facilities. Each year, department leaders, city managers, architects, and project teams come together to learn what it takes to plan, design, fund, and build stations that support operational excellence for decades to come.

Built by and for public safety professionals, the conference delivers actionable, real-world guidance you can immediately apply to your next facility project. Sessions are led by the industry’s top architects, consultants, and experts who have designed hundreds of stations and bring deep experience in design trends, resiliency, community needs, funding, and more.

Whether you’re preparing for a renovation, launching a new station project, or simply exploring what’s possible, Station Design Conference is where you’ll find the clarity, insights, and resources to do it right.

WHY ATTEND?

  • Avoid the Costly Mistakes That Sink Station Projects
    • Building or renovating a public safety facility is a once-in-a-generation investment. Learn how to sidestep the most common pitfalls - budget surprises, site issues, workflow inefficiencies, poor space planning, and community pushback - through expert-led case studies and best practices.

 

  • Learn From the Leaders Who’ve Done It Best
    • Hear from architects, project managers, and fellow fire and law enforcement leaders who have guided successful station projects nationwide. These sessions go far beyond theory, offering specific design strategies, lessons learned, and takeaways you can apply to your project immediately.

 

  • Design for Today — and for the Next 50 Years
    • Modern public safety facilities must adapt to changing equipment, staffing models, health and wellness needs, and community expectations. Gain insights on designing for long-term flexibility, health and safety, gender-inclusive spaces, sustainable systems, and emerging technology.

 

  • Get Your Questions Answered Directly
    • Every session includes opportunities for open conversation, allowing you to ask your project-specific questions and get direct guidance from experts and peers facing the same challenges. Plus, Station Design Conference offers 1-on-One Sessions with architects who will personally review your plans and offer guidance and advice.

 

  • Build a Stronger Project Team
    • Bring your city leadership, project managers, or colleagues. The conference helps align teams, build shared understanding, and ensure everyone begins the planning process with the same vision and knowledge base.

 

  • See What’s Possible with Modern Station Design
    • From apparatus bays and turnout gear storage to booking areas, sally ports, training spaces, bunkrooms, and community engagement zones - explore the design elements that elevate safety, improve response times, and enhance operational efficiency.

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