The Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) is set to benefit from a new, next-generation Firehouse #11, purpose-built to meet modern operational demands and equipped with innovative features that maximize readiness on a tight urban site. Reflecting the City’s commitment to sustainability, community safety, and long-term value, the new station showcases a highly collaborative effort among key stakeholders to deliver a resilient civic asset that will serve Charlotte for decades to come.
- Client: City of Charlotte
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Size: 17,703 SF
- Delivery Method: CMAR
- Certification: LEED Silver (pending)
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Growing Needs of the Charlotte Fire Department
As Charlotte continues to grow, the CFD operational demands have surpassed the capabilities of Legacy Firehouse #11, which has faithfully served the community since 1958. Long home to the area’s rescue company and special dive unit, the aging facility can no longer be cost‑effectively renovated, making a new firehouse essential to support today’s service expectations.
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Innovative Design for Modern Operations
The new two-story, 17,700-square-foot Firehouse #11 is designed from the ground up to support modern fire and rescue operations on a tight urban site. Four drive-through apparatus bays anchor to the ground level, with thoughtfully planned living quarters above—maximizing space efficiency, improving response readiness, and creating a highly functional, team-focused environment for CFD personnel.
Collaborative Efforts + Stakeholder Engagement
Boomerang Design partnered closely with a broad team of stakeholders—including CFD leadership, City Engineering and Property Management, Building Services, Energy and Sustainability, and IT Support—to shape the vision for the new station. Through a series of focused work sessions, the team refined operations, adjacencies, and aesthetics to deliver a design that aligns with the City’s performance standards, brand, and long-term goals.
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Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability is woven into the project from the outset. High-performance building systems, energy-efficient strategies, and durable, low-maintenance materials reduce operating costs and environmental impact, positioning Firehouse #11 as a forward-looking model for resilient, sustainable public safety facilities.
Delivering Excellence
This project highlights Boomerang Design’s strength in managing complex, multi-stakeholder civic projects—delivering a station that meets stringent schedule and budget expectations while elevating functionality and design quality. The new Charlotte Firehouse #11 is specifically designed to meet the CFD’s present requirements and accommodate future expansion, providing dependable and efficient service to the community.
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Uncoupling Ceremony
A Testament to Community Support
Featuring innovative architectural elements, sustainable solutions, and a community-oriented design, the new Firehouse #11 embodies Charlotte’s forward-thinking spirit and strong commitment to firefighter safety and public welfare. This station serves as a lasting civic asset, enhancing emergency response capabilities and strengthening the relationship between CFD and the community it protects.