FS1 Steering Committee - 07/13/26

The FS1 Steering Committee meeting held on July 13, 2026, focused primarily on the programmatic needs assessment and preliminary design considerations for the Westwood Fire Station 1 (FS1) project. Consultants presented a revised program reducing the proposed building size from approximately 36,700 to 29,700 square feet by optimizing space allocations such as apparatus bays, staff facilities, and maintenance areas without compromising operational functionality. The committee discussed site options, including the current FS1 location and alternative sites requiring potential land acquisition and easement negotiations. Key procurement-related topics included the evaluation of site access, construction delivery challenges, and the need for a maintenance bay to reduce vehicle downtime and costs. The committee voted to approve the reduced program version to move forward with further design and cost estimation, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for July 27 to review rough order of magnitude costs and community engagement plans. Public comments addressed concerns about space utilization, decontamination facilities, and stormwater management at proposed sites.