In response to a rapidly growing population and an increase in emergency call volume, American Fork City announced plans for the design and construction of a second fire station.  Strategically located at the intersection of 4800 West and Harvey Blvd, the new American Fork Fire Station 52 allows emergency responders to now reach the northwest quadrant of the city within the target duration of four to six minutes.  In the vein of response time efficiency – crucial to any emergency response facility – Blalock and Partners established a floor plan configuration to allow quick access to the apparatus bays from any point in the facility. 

The facility program also includes a space unique to a typical fire station – a six lane shooting range dedicated to the American Fork Police Department.  Its position within the overall building footprint presented a unique architectural challenge, but the design team ultimately found a way to balance its architectural volume with the station’s entry and apparatus bay volumes.  These three volumes, all adorned with traditional firehouse red brick, sit prominently against the scenic backdrop of Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch Range.