Comments on: New Bricktown Fire Station Designs

By: Derrick

Derrick — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:55:34 +0000

The setback is probably driven by two concerns; first the servicing of fire gear if frequently done out side, when ever weather permits, chainsaws, hydraulic equipment, demo saws, and other hardware like to have a place to spread out. Secondly placing a the building onthe street with parking on it increases the risk of destruction from terrorist attack… As for off street parking I think first responders desrve a place to park and not have to hunt for a spot while your house is burning.

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dustbury.com » Yes, it is a slow news day — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:39:59 +0000

[...] proposed new Bricktown station can’t come soon [...]

By: LJ

LJ — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:04:27 +0000

Keep in mind that this corner (Sheridan & Lincoln) is one of the main entrances into Bricktown.

Bricktown deserves better.

By: Nick Roberts

Nick Roberts — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:10:28 +0000

This current design just wreaks of cut corners and cheapness. Ugh.

By: Nick Roberts

Nick Roberts — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:09:50 +0000

I understand the large parking area in the back, but there is no reason for this station to have a deeper setback than many of the OKC Fire Dept’s suburban fire stations.

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:03:24 +0000

I gotcha. Thanks for the correction. I read it again and understand it now.

By: LJ

LJ — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:22:10 +0000

I was stating that the bricktown Residence Inn is a major flaw being located away from Reno Ave., not to mention the overall design of it. The fact that it was ever approved is beyond me.

I was only comparing it to the Hampton Inn as one being urban and the other is sub-urban in design and site placement.

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:38:36 +0000

I agree that is should be closer with maybe some parking on the side, but I am not upset with the layout. Much better than the previous proposal.

LJ, I agree on the Hampton Inn, but the Residence Inn is located at least six car lengths from the street. Here is a link to their photo tour: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/photo-tours.mi?marshaCode=okcbt&pageID=HWHOM&imageID=1

By: LJ

LJ — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:04:40 +0000

Why can’t this buidling be located closer to the street?

Much like the Lower Bricktown Residence Inn vs. the bricktown Hampton Inn. Closer to the street is a more urban in design.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:31:12 +0000

Yes, the trucks will drive behind and enter the station from the back. This allows them to not use reverse… unfortunately, fire departments across the country have problems with serious injury and death related to backing up into old stations…