Barrie Fire & Emergency Service Station 6

Project Type
Facilities
Status
In Progress
Estimated Completion
2025

This new Barrie Fire & Emergency Service Station, Station 6, is an important addition to our community. The new fire station, which will be located at 845 Mapleview Drive East, is necessary to enhance the emergency response capabilities and meet the needs of the growing population in Barrie's south-east area.

The new fire station is designed to provide a safe, productive, and effective environment for our firefighting crews. Reflecting our community values, Station 6 will include gender-inclusive living quarters and sustainable design considerations, with all energy provided by electricity and the capability to integrate solar power. The facility will support a crew of five staff per shift and features a garage bay with space for two aerial fire trucks. This station will be built to be efficient and resilient, ensuring it can serve our community effectively for many years to come.

The construction project is being overseen by the City’s Facility Planning and Development Branch in collaboration with the hired construction and consultant team. A dedicated project manager is on the project to ensure that the development stays on schedule and within budget.

Project Updates

January 9, 2025

Significant progress has been made on the construction of Barrie Fire & Emergency Service Station 6. The project continues to advance through key construction milestones: 

  • Excavation and foundations: The excavation and foundational work for the building have been completed.
  • Underground services: The connection to underground utilities is now complete, ensuring essential infrastructure is in place.
  • Structural masonry walls: All structural masonry walls have been completed, forming the core of the facility.
  • Plumbing and electrical rough-ins: Initial plumbing and electrical installations are finished, supporting future interior development.
  • Slab on grade: The slab on grade concrete pour is currently underway.
  • OWSJ and roof installation: The installation of the open-web steel joists (OWSJ) and roofing is nearing completion. 

The project is on track to enclose the building envelope this month, allowing interior work to progress uninterrupted by weather conditions.

Benefits

Improved Emergency Response Times: The new fire station will be strategically located to provide faster response times to emergencies, ensuring better protection for residents and businesses in the southeast area of the city.

Enhanced Firefighting Capabilities: The facility will be equipped with modern firefighting equipment and technology, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency services.

Better Working Conditions for Firefighters: The new station will provide state-of-the-art facilities and amenities, ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment for our firefighters.

Support for Growth and Development: As the southeast area of Barrie grows, the new fire station will be able to meet the increased demand for emergency services, supporting the community’s development and ensuring long-term safety.

Environmental Sustainability: The construction incorporates sustainable design elements, including energy-efficient systems. The building will be all an electrically powered and solar energy-ready, which will reduce operational costs and minimize the carbon emissions of the new facility.

Project Timeline

Ground was broken in August 2024, and construction of the new fire station is expected to take approximately 14–18 months. The project timeline includes key phases such as site preparation, foundation work, structural framing, site works, and final inspections.