Fire station

A fire station (also called a fire house, fire hall, firemen's hall, or engine house) is a structure or other area for storing firefighting apparatuses such as fire engines and related vehicles, personal protective equipment, fire hoses and other specialized equipment. Fire stations frequently contain working and living space for the firefighters and support staff.

"Firehall" redirects here. For the Canadian performing arts centre, see Firehall Arts Centre. "Fireman's hall" and "Firemen's hall" redirect here. For the hall in Alfred, New York, see Fireman's Hall (New York). For the hall in New York City, see Firemen's Hall (New York). "Firehouse" redirects here. For other uses, see Firehouse (disambiguation).
Fire stations of varying sizes and architecture

In large U.S. cities, fire stations are often named for the primary fire companies and apparatus housed there, such as "Ladder 49". Other fire stations are named based on the settlement, neighborhood or street where they are located, or given a number.

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