Design Challenge: The city of Wilder faced a crossroads with two outdated fire stations located several miles apart. Therefore, they could either upgrade the existing facilities or replace them with a new upgraded facility in a new location. So, MSP completed a facilities study to determine the best solution.

Design Solution: During the planning study, MSP considered multiple locations, taking into account response times, access to existing industrial and residential areas, and available land. Ultimately, they selected the land adjacent to the Wilder Administration Building as the best fit, designing the new facility to match the existing architecture.

Design Outcome: The new Wilder fire station operates 24/7 with over 50 firefighters divided into three sections. The first section contains living and administrative areas, the second houses turnout gear, a gear wash, and a deacon room, while the third section includes an apparatus bay, vehicle storage, training, and maintenance areas. This separation helps reduce firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens post-incident and on a daily basis. The project also encompassed the design of City Center Park, spanning three acres behind the Wilder Administration Building. It features a splash pad, playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, a restroom building, and various open shelter buildings.

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