New fire station in Lohmar-Birk: A building for the future!

New fire station in Lohmar-Birk: A building for the future!

Zur neuen Schule 10, 53797 Lohmar, Deutschland - Lohmar (Germany): Great news for the fire brigade in Lohmar-Birk! On December 19, 2024, the building permit for the new fire station was officially granted. This marks the start for a future -oriented project that will not only offer the active emergency services, but also the youth fire brigade a modern home, as fireworld.at . Planned and designed by the Cologne architecture firm K2O, the building will be built at the future address "Zur Neue School 10" and includes a total area of ​​1439 m².

The new tool shed is equipped with five vehicle parking spaces and also offers a special parking space for the youth fire brigade, the members of which currently count 18 girls and boys. The youth fire brigade not only promotes the young fire brigade, but also offers sensible leisure activities, such as a tent camp and annual exercises - the perfect mix of fun and responsibility. The volunteer fire brigade of the city of Lohmar currently counts 232 volunteer forces, which are required for technical assistance and emergencies, reports Feuerwehr-lohmar.de .

sustainability and modern technologies

The fire department equipment house is equipped with innovative, environmentally friendly technologies, including an air/water heat pump and a photovoltaic system that underline both the energy efficiency and the sustainability of the project. In the construction design, great importance is placed on environmentally friendly materials, for example a large part of wood construction is manufactured and recycling concrete is used. With 31 alarm parking spaces, the accessibility is also optimally guaranteed in the event of use.

The start of construction of the civil engineering work is planned for April 2025, and completion should offer fire brigade members an optimal basis for their important work. In addition, the city of Lohmar will use this new building to go into a digital future by using modern planning methods such as Building Information Modeling (BIM). This project represents a decisive step for the operational readiness and promotion of young people from the fire brigade and will therefore be a pioneer for innovative and sustainable construction projects in the region at all levels.