The City of Burnaby has partnered with Simon Fraser University to deliver a new fire station on Burnaby Mountain. Fire Station 8 will improve response time and coverage during fire emergencies, ensuring the well-being and safety of the community.
The new station is located on University Drive between Nelson Way and Tower Road on the east side of the mountain. Construction started in 2023 and the building is expected to be complete in late 2024 and fully operational in early 2025.
The City has been responsible for planning, designing and constructing Fire Station 8. SFU provided the site to the city at no cost. The federal government also committed $30 million towards the project.
Some key features of the new Fire Station 8 include:
15,000 square feet, gross floor area
3 drive-through bays for vehicles
separated decontamination space for crews
seismically designed to meet post disaster standards
In addition, the new Fire Station 8 aligns with the City of Burnaby’s Climate Action plan, which focuses on sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. Key examples of this include:
low carbon energy with no natural gas used throughout the building
energy efficient envelope
stormwater management system that slows the impact of run off into local streams
final interior finish that uses less materials throughout the building
reflective colour roofing for low solar heat gain
solar ready roof to help push towards net zero energy in future
