scope:

PURPOSE AND SCOPE.

This UFC provides requirements for evaluating, planning, programming, and designing fire stations. The information in this UFC applies to the design of all new construction projects, including additions, alterations, and renovation projects in the continental Unites States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). This UFC is not intended as a substitution for thorough review during design by individual program managers and operations staff in the appropriate Service.

Fire stations support military firefighters' mission to provide fire protection to installation flightlines and facilities and fire prevention education and training. This UFC does not apply to deployment, contingency, or field operating facilities. When the fire station function is part of a consolidated operations facility (fire/police/safety), the criteria in this UFC is applicable only to fire station functions and must be applied carefully in order to integrate with other facility functions. Identify common support/administrative spaces that can be shared to improve efficiency.