Willmeng Breaks Ground on Lake Havasu City Fire Station No. 7

A new fire station, long in the works, is now underway in Lake Havasu City. City officials, first responders and community members joined Willmeng Construction to break ground on the new Fire Station No. 7 in Lake Havasu City.

Fire Station No. 7 is a priority investment designed to boost emergency coverage for the community. The new station has been in the city’s long-term plan for nearly 20 years and is now becoming a reality. The station will serve Area 7, a response district encompassing the Havasu Foothills Estates, where residential subdivisions have rapidly expanded into the surrounding hillsides.

By positioning emergency crews closer to these newer hillside streets and cul-de-sacs, the city aims to significantly reduce response times that have historically been hindered by distance, winding routes and steep roadway grades. The added capacity will also ease the pressure on existing, centrally located fire stations during busy weekends and peak tourism periods.

Designed by Perlman Architects, the modern facility will span approximately 12,000 square feet. The station will be built to house a minimum of six firefighters and up to six firefighting or medical apparatus to support both structural firefighting and emergency medical responses. Key features of Fire Station No. 7 include:

• Living accommodations and physical fitness areas for on-duty crews
• Multiple apparatus bays with flexible space for future technologies and specialty units
• Specialized mechanical support spaces for cleaning and drying firefighting equipment
• Energy-efficient utilities designed for a building lifespan of 50 to 60 years.