City of Allen 5 - Allen, TX, US
N 33° 06.072 W 096° 43.689
14S E 712006 N 3664802
City of Allen 5 fire Station 5 was built in 2011 and covers the far western portions of Allen. It was one of the first fire stations in the U.S. to meet Platinum LEED standards for sustainability
Waymark Code: WMQE8H
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2016
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Fire Station #5 will serve an area east of Custer Road from State Highway 121, south to Hedgecoxe Road.
It is one of the most eco-friendly fire stations in the country, using everything from geothermal heating and cooling to recycled tires and beer bottles.
The McDermott family donated part of their farmland to the city.In return, they wanted the station to become an education tool for the community on how to save energy and protect the environment.
During the day, there is no need to turn on the lights at station #5.Natural lighting is sufficient.
The counter tops are made from recycled beer and wine bottles and porcelain sinks.
The wood panels come from a special forest.
They don't clear cut, said Chief Haley. They go in and selectively harvest.For every one they take down, they plant another one, so it's sustainable.
Several coffee tables and a large kitchen table were made from trees that came down when the station was built.The landscaping at the station doesn't require water. Even the artwork is comprised of recyclables.The artist used retired ladders.
Paid or Volunteer: Paid
EMS Involvement: yes
Has 911 Dispatch: yes
Has Emergency Call Box: no
Has Emergency Siren: yes
Has Fire Pole: no
Number of Firetrucks: 2
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Physical Address:
1950 W. McDermott Drive
Allen, TX United States
75013
Rating: 
Average Alarms Per Year: Not Listed
Number of Emergency Staff: Not Listed
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