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Nestled amidst Santa Monica’s urban fabric, the Santa Monica Fire Training Facility stands as a vital addition to the city’s infrastructure, echoing the transformative spirit of the Santa Monica City Yards. This two-story structure boasts a double-height apparatus bay supporting the daily endeavors of four dedicated staff members and the cycles of fire trainees. The facility features realistic simulation environments, including a burn tower and burn building, enabling firefighters to practice and hone their skills in a controlled and safe setting.

Reflecting on the City Yards’ evolution from a clay mine to a hub of critical services, the Fire Training Facility rises as a symbol of progress and safety. The design-build team navigated a modest budget and an expedited schedule, ensuring construction began concurrently with Phase 2 of the City Yards Modernization Project. The careful positioning and architectural language create a harmonious relationship between the City Yards, the Training Facility and the Fleet Building north elevations.

Within its walls, the facility houses essential amenities, including a training room, exercise area, locker rooms, and storage on the ground floor, with administrative offices above, ensuring seamless operations and coordination. Committed to environmental responsibility, the project reflects the goals for EMission Zero initiative, offsetting carbon emissions through sustainable practices and materials. This state-of-the-art facility not only provides comprehensive education and hands-on experience for the firefighters but also integrates seamlessly into the community, supporting both the public and the city’s first responders.

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Project Team

Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP
Contractor: Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company

EMission Zero Offset

In 2023, Miller Hull offset 1417 tCO2e (tons of carbon) of seven projects as part of our recently launched EMission Zero initiative — a program targeting the elimination of greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment. A major component of EMission Zero is Miller Hull’s commitment to voluntarily purchase Green-E certified carbon offsets to cover the embodied emissions of each built project upon completion.