Laval Fire Station No. 1
Laval Fire Station No. 1
New infrastructure supporting public safety
Magil constructed the new Fire Station No. 1 for the Laval Fire Department. Designed to replace the facilities near Cartier métro station, the building provides spaces tailored to the operational, technical and daily needs of emergency response teams.
The City selected the location at the intersection of des Laurentides and du Souvenir boulevards to improve coverage in central and southern Laval. Magil’s scope included building construction, civil works, connections to municipal services and exterior improvements.
Key features | Four functions under one roof
The 2,149 m² fire station brings together four functions: operations, technical services, administration and living quarters. It includes apparatus bays for emergency vehicles, training spaces, and living and sleeping areas for personnel.
Outside, access routes, parking and circulation areas complement the facility, with dedicated areas for emergency vehicles. Delivering this integrated facility drew on Magil’s experience coordinating public buildings that combine specialized spaces with support functions.
Technical coordination | From civil works to building systems
Magil coordinated site preparation, grading, foundations and municipal service connections, followed by the various building construction disciplines.
Integrating technical equipment within the apparatus bays, administrative spaces and living quarters was a key coordination requirement. Communication with consultants and specialist trades, supported by document management in Procore, facilitated the tracking of drawings, technical queries and changes.
Construction challenges | Planning an urban construction site
Located in a densely developed urban area, the site presented constraints associated with its surroundings, including nearby power lines. Construction planning and site layout had to account for these conditions.
The construction schedule was also a client priority in preparation for the move to the new station. Magil structured its monitoring around a master schedule updated monthly and a three-week look-ahead schedule revised each week.
Occupant health | Facilities tailored to firefighters’ needs
The new station was designed to reduce firefighters’ exposure to contaminants associated with emergency response activities. Construction of its spaces and technical systems therefore had to meet requirements specific to this use.
Magil’s role was to translate the drawings and specifications into functional facilities, coordinating the specialist trades and the verification activities required for acceptance.
Sustainability | Targeting LEED Gold
The project targets LEED Gold certification and incorporates requirements for energy performance, health and safety, and universal accessibility.
These objectives form part of the construction requirements, alongside build quality and the functionality of the facilities delivered for the Laval Fire Department.
