Public agencies across the Pacific Northwest continue to invest in modern emergency response infrastructure as municipalities replace aging facilities and expand operational capabilities for growing communities. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, is advancing two fire station projects in Washington and Oregon designed to support long-term emergency services operations and first responder readiness.
The projects include a new headquarters facility for the Camas-Washougal Fire Department and a major station renovation for Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.
Howard S. Wright recently broke ground on the Fire Station 41 and Administrative Office project in downtown Camas, Washington.
The approximately 25,000-square-foot facility will serve as the centralized headquarters for the Camas-Washougal Fire Department and replace aging infrastructure currently supporting regional fire and emergency services operations.
Planned project elements include apparatus bays, firefighter living quarters, training areas, operational support space and administrative offices serving both Camas and Washougal.
The development is intended to maintain the department’s longstanding downtown presence while improving emergency response coordination and operational efficiency.
In Oregon, Howard S. Wright was selected for the Beaverton Station 67 remodel project on behalf of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.
The station upgrade will be delivered through a progressive design-build approach and is intended to improve emergency response capabilities across the district’s regional service territory.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue serves 11 cities and portions of four counties, making facility modernization and operational continuity key considerations during project delivery.
Municipalities and regional agencies continue to prioritize public safety construction projects as departments address aging facilities, population growth and evolving emergency response requirements.
For construction owners and contractors, fire station projects often require specialized design coordination tied to apparatus circulation, operational readiness, training requirements and long-term resiliency standards. The Washington and Oregon projects also reflect continued demand for civic infrastructure investments that support both emergency preparedness and community growth across regional markets.
Source: Balfour Beatty.
