The document describes plans for a portable/temporary fire hall with two apparatus bays and an optional accommodation unit. Key details include:
- Floor plans and dimensions for a layout with two apparatus bays and a two-story accommodation unit with sleeping quarters, kitchen, and lounge.
- Construction from non-combustible materials like steel and aluminum in prefabricated, portable units that can be set up or taken down in around two hours.
- A budget estimate of around $390,000 per apparatus bay and $410,000 for the optional accommodation unit, plus shipping costs.
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A Prototype Design for a Portable Fire Hall
1. Portable / Temporary Fire Hall Example
2 Apparatus Bay with Optional Accommodation Unit
Sketches are for illustration and discussion purposes. Dimensions are approximate.
End Elevation at Apparatus Bays End Elevation at Barracks
Side Elevation
2. Portable / Temporary Fire Hall Example
2 Apparatus Bay with Optional Accommodation Unit
Sketches are for illustration and discussion purposes. Dimensions are approximate.
Suggested Floor Plan
7’-10” 36’-2” 7’-10” 15’-7.25” 5’-11”
51’-10” 21’- 6.25”
73’- 4.25”
5’-11”15’-7.25”15’-7.25”5’-11”
43’-9”
2’-10”
41’-10”
Apparatus Bays Main Floor – Barracks Mezzanine Floor - Barracks
Kitchen /
Dining
Lounge
Exercise Area
Sleeping Quarters
3. Portable / Temporary Fire Hall Example
2 Apparatus Bay with Optional Accommodation Unit
Sketches are for illustration and discussion purposes. Dimensions are approximate.
Isometric – Building Orientation
Apparatus Bay 1 Apparatus Bay 2 2 Story Barracks
O4H Unit 1 O4H Unit 2 O4H Unit 3
4. Portable / Temporary Fire Hall Example
2 Apparatus Bay with Optional Accommodation Unit
Sketches are for illustration and discussion purposes. Dimensions are approximate.
Budget costing (USD)
Apparatus Bays +/- $390,000 per bay.
Optional Accommodation Unit +/- $410,000.
Shipping costs will vary with location.
Manufacturing time approximately 14 weeks. Quotations available on request. Leasing / Rental Options Available
5. Portable / Temporary Fire Hall Example
2 Apparatus Bay with Optional Accommodation Unit
Sketches are for illustration and discussion purposes. Dimensions are approximate.
NOTES
• No foundations are required—any level stable ground is suitable. No Building permits.
• The units are completely portable and reusable. Set up / take down time is +/- 2 hours. The project as recommended includes 2 - One4Haul
Ultimate Portable Buildings, site connected. The units can be disconnected and used separately in a future applications if required.
• The units are prewired, plumbed and insulated including light fixtures and HVAC. (NEMA 4 wiring suitable for wet service conditions) Set up /
take down is hydraulically automated. They can be connected to domestic or portable power supply. Exhaust ventilation systems included.
Sprinkler systems available.
• Non-combustible construction. (Steel siding over structural steel and aluminum framing)
• A 1500 gallon integral waste containment tank is built into the floor below the self-draining drive surface.
• Low maintenance and high resale value.
• Built to meet all applicable codes. Manufacturing time is approximately 14 weeks.