PORTFOLIO STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FIRE STATIONS
Boise Fire Station #4, Boise, ID Photo Coutesy of Cole Architects
about KPFF
Our award-winning portfolio spans six continents and over 250,000 projects. KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm. We’re driven by a commitment to our core values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion; defining our professional practice, how we are organized and our commitment to clients and employees. For more than 55 years, KPFF has provided creative, practical solutions for civic projects of all kinds, scales and purposes. We approach every design challenge to fulfill our passion for solving problems, delivering excellence and enabling the growth and creativity of our people, partners and profession. KPFF’s experience is deep and strong. We have been honored to play in designing some of the most iconic fire stations in the Mountain West. Partnering with some of the best and brightest architects and builders, KPFF has accumulated a broad base of structural engineering experience for projects large and small. Our extensive experience in seismic evaluations and retrofits, coupled with our specific expertise in fire station design makes our team uniquely qualified to work with any team. Within the past five years, our team has provided seismic evaluations of 22 different fire stations and has been involved with the design of 14 new fire stations.
We feel honored to partner with fire departments, municipalities, design professionals, and contractors to deliver facilities that will improve public health and the safety of our communities.
our team
Judsen Williams, SE
Jordan Terry, SE
Principal
Associate
Judsen Williams is a structural engineer and the Mountain West regional manager with KPFF. With over 20 years in the practice of structural engineering, Judsen has developed a passion for working with highly collaborative design and construction teams and enjoys engaging with all aspects of a project from start to finish. With a broad range of project experience with fire stations and other public safety buildings across the Intermountain West, he has the ability to support client and project needs while solving issues before they arise.
With 15 years of experience in the practice of structural engineering, Jordan Terry is recognized as a thoughtful leader of the Salt Lake City office who is unafraid to re-think traditional approaches to common challenges. Ever seeking to improve the profession, Jordan thrives on finding creative solutions to complex problems and is passionate about working with fire departments and design teams to create facilities that improve department readiness and response times.
Education
Education
judsen.williams@kpff.com
Washington State University M.S. Structural Engineering
jordan.terry@kpff.com
University of California, Los Angeles M.S. Structural/Earthquake Engineering
Washington State University B.S. Civil Engineering
University of Utah B.S. Civil Engineering
Registration
Registration
Structural Engineer - Idaho, Utah, Oregon, California, NCEES Record Holder Professional Engineer - Idaho, Utah, Oregon, California, Washington, NCEES Record Holder Affiliations
Structural Engineer – Utah, Idaho, California Professional Engineer – Utah, Idaho, California CSI, CDT USRC Certified Rater
Structural Engineers Association of Idaho
Affiliations
Structural Engineers Association of Southern California
Structural Engineers Association of Utah (SEAU)
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), Utah Chapter
our work Fire Stations
City of Boise Fire Station #4, Boise, ID City of Boise Fire Station #8, Boise, ID City of Boise Fire Station #9, Boise, ID Caldwell Fire Station #3, Caldwell, ID Meridian Fire Station #6, Meridian, ID Elkhorn Fire Station, Sun Valley, ID Fire Training Centers
City of Boise Fire Training Center, Boise, ID Salt Lake City Fire Logistics Training Center Remodel, Salt Lake City, UT Evaluations
Unified Fire Authority Seismic Evaluations, Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City Fire Station #14 Seismic Evaluation, Salt Lake City, UT City of Boise Fire Stations #4 and #9 Seismic Evaluations, Boise, ID Other Public Safety Facilities
City of Boise Police Microstation, Boise, ID Caldwell Police Station Addition, Caldwell, ID Hugh Nichols Public Safety Building, Nampa, ID
City of Boise Fire Station #4 Boise, Idaho
This replacement for a 1972 fire station was constructed with historic building materials and designed around sustainable standards, incorporating a highly efficient exterior envelope, lighting, and mechanical systems. The facility includes an apparatus bay, living quarters, administrative offices, and a small public square for the local community.
Owner: City of Boise Square Footage: 13,774 sq. ft. Status: Opened June 2017 Awards and Certifications: Idaho Smart Growth 2018 Grow Smart Award Boise City Green Construction Code 2017 Firehouse Magazine Station Design Awards SILVER Career 2 Award
Owner: City of Boise Square Footage: 11,936 sq. ft. Status: Opened May 2017 Awards and Certifications: 2017 Firehouse Magazine Station Design Awards SILVER Career 2 Award LEED v4 Certification Green Building Code Best Project, Fire Station Magazine Idaho Smart Growth 2018 Grow Smart Award ENR Mountain States 2018 Best Projects
City of Boise Fire Station #8 Boise, Idaho
Boise Fire Station #8 was relocated and modernized to improve response times from the original 1956 station. Designed with long-term durability in mind, the station was constructed with steel-frame features, masonry cladding, and polished concrete flooring. This building provides apparatus bays, living quarters, a gym, office space, and specialty equipment.
City of Boise Fire Station #9 Boise, Idaho
Constructed on the site of a 45-year-old station, this updated facility emphasizes sustainability and energy efficiency with its use of solar panels, solar tubes, low-water landscaping, and a highly energy efficient HVAC system. Boise Fire Station #9 houses two vehicle bays, living facilities, offices, and support rooms, serving its district with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Owner: City of Boise Square Footage: 7,903 sq. ft. Status: Opened October 2019 Awards and Certifications: International Green Construction Code
Boise Fire Training Center Boise, Idaho
This facility provides realistic fire training for new recruits and seasoned first responders in a safe and controlled environment. The complex includes a two-story residential burn building, a five-story commercial burn building, two roof training areas, an administrative classroom building, and a training and safety building. Equipping first responders with realistic training in various scenarios enhances readiness to respond to the 28,000 calls per year.
Owner: City of Boise Size: 17 acres Status: Opened June 2018 Awards and Certifications: 2019 Second Place for Top Public Projects Idaho Business Review
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