City of DeBary Fire Station No. 39 Ribbon Cutting

Borrelli + Partners was proud to support the ribbon cutting for the City of DeBary’s new Fire Station No. 39, marking the opening of a vital public safety facility. The event brought together city leaders, first responders, project partners, and community members to celebrate this milestone.

Wharton-Smith and Borrelli + Partners team in front of Fire Station No. 39

Borrelli + Partners provided Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture services for Fire Station No. 39, while Wharton-Smith served as the contractor for the project.

The 7,000-square-foot facility was thoughtfully designed to support first responders’ daily operations and long-term needs, featuring three apparatus bays, living quarters with individual bunks, shared restrooms, a kitchen, and day rooms, as well as a diesel-fueled emergency generator to provide reliable backup power. The heated apparatus bays are equipped with a vehicle fume detection system, enhancing life safety by helping ensure a clean and safe environment for personnel.

The design also emphasizes flexibility and efficiency, ensuring that as the community grows, the station can adapt to new equipment, personnel, and operational needs without major renovations. Every detail, from the layout of the living quarters to the positioning of the apparatus bays, was carefully considered to support first responders’ day-to-day workflow.

The interior spaces were designed with both comfort and practicality in mind. The kitchen and day room provide areas for rest and recovery during long shifts. B+P’s interior design team focused on creating an environment that is functional, welcoming, and supportive.

Firetruck stationed under the heated apparatus bay.

The heated apparatus bays not only protect vehicles from the elements, but the vehicle fume detection system ensures that the air remains safe and clean for personnel, a small but critical feature that enhances life safety every day.

Firefighter hose uncoupling ceremony during the event celebration, a tradition that marks the grand opening of a new fire station.

Community engagement was a big part of the ribbon-cutting, with interactive demonstrations that allowed attendees to see the station’s equipment in action, including walkthroughs of the living and training spaces. This helped the public understand the station’s full capabilities and the daily demands on first responders.

Fire Station No. 39 is a critical investment in DeBary’s public safety infrastructure. Borrelli + Partners is proud to contribute thoughtful, functional design that supports first responders’ safety, readiness, and daily living while enhancing the city’s long-term emergency response capabilities.