City of Portland Fire Stations

Fire Station 11, Portland, OR

About

This Work

Fire stations rely on specialized electrical systems to support rapid emergency response and continuous operation. MEC designed a reliable, resilient infrastructure that integrates power distribution, emergency backup, and mission-critical communication systems.

The electrical design supports all essential functions, from general power and lighting to tap-out alarms, emergency notification, and apparatus-bay systems, ensuring firefighters can operate safely and efficiently at all times.

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Project Specifications

Electrical Power & Distribution:

  • General power and HVAC electrical supply

  • Proper grounding with surge protection (TVSS)

Emergency & Backup Systems:

  • Natural-gas emergency generator

  • Emergency power distribution

  • Interior and exterior emergency lighting

  • Tap-out and emergency notification systems (Zetron)

Lighting Systems:

  • General building lighting

  • Specialized emergency lighting

  • Red lights for sleeping quarters

Communication & Low-Voltage Systems:

  • Fire alarm system

  • Voice/data and paging systems

  • Red & black phone lines

  • Radio antenna cabling

  • Cable/satellite TV

  • Strain-relief cabling for fire-truck battery chargers

Safety and Controls:

Automatic gas shut-off for kitchen appliances

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