Fire station construction should serve communities for over 50 years. True sustainability reduces energy and resource consumption, but also reduces life-cycle costs. Presentation looks at planning and design strategies to get the most out of your station, including: • Space planning for flexibility in operations • Balancing upfront vs. life-cycle cost • Designing for wear & tear • Pitfalls, responsibilities, and opportunities in sustainable design solutions • • Benefits of keeping it simple • Planning for future trends in fire service