One of the keys to a successful fire station facility is to recognize the special systems and controls required. A typical fire station electrical system includes:

• Electrical power for general purpose receptacles, equipment and HVAC system

• Natural gas emergency generator and emergency power system

• General and emergency indoor and outdoor lighting

• Proper grounding system and TVSS

• Fire alarm system

• Voice/data system including paging system, red phone and black phones

• Cable or satellite television system

• Radio antenna cabling

• Strain relief cabling for fire trucks battery charger in apparatus bay

• Tap out alarm system

• Emergency notification system (Zetron)

• Sleeping room red lights

• Gas shut off to kitchen appliances