the original 21,000 sf lakeland fire district building, constructed in the 1970s, had become inefficient due to decades of modifications and aging infrastructure nearing the end of its service life.
after a thorough assessment, bld architecture was selected to lead the design of a new facility. the outdated structure was replaced with a modern, 23,000 sf, two-story firehouse featuring four double-deep apparatus bays accommodating up to eight fire trucks, a maintenance bay, 24-hour dispatch center, district and chief offices, fitness room, and a banquet hall with a commercial kitchen.
a separate 3,100 sf storage building was also built at the rear of the site with three additional vehicle bays. site improvements included upgraded utilities, drainage systems, new driveways, curbs, and expanded parking. the project earned strong community support, received all necessary approvals from the town of islip, and was completed in spring 2025 following a fall 2021 construction start.
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