06/16/2026
Columbus Fire Station 36 is officially in service! On Tuesday, June 16, at 10 a.m., the Columbus Division of Fire held a grand opening ceremony for the state-of-the-art facility designed to support emergency response operations in one of the fastest growing areas of Columbus.
As Columbus continues its trajectory as the fastest growing major city in the Midwest, Fire Station 36 is strategically positioned to serve a five-mile area in the northeast portion of the city with a population exceeding 157,000 residents. That population is expected to experience continued growth in the years ahead, making the station a critical investment in the community’s future public safety needs.
“Fire Station 36 represents our commitment to growing alongside the communities we serve,” said Interim Fire Chief David Baugh. “This facility provides our firefighters with the resources, technology, and training space they need to deliver exceptional service while ensuring we are prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding area of our city.”
Fire Station 36 is a 30,000 square-foot facility that includes four pull-through apparatus bays, living quarters for 15 personnel, office space for fire prevention personnel, fitness facilities, and dedicated training areas. The station will house Engine 36, Medic 36, Boat 36, and Station Truck 36.
The station’s basement includes office space for 10 fire prevention personnel and a fitness room. A dedicated training mezzanine was specifically designed for rope rescue, rescue operations, and “Save Your Own” training, providing firefighters with specialized hands-on training opportunities.
Fire Station 36 is the sixth Columbus fire station equipped with Zone Locution, a dispatch system that alerts firefighters only for incidents involving their assigned apparatus. The facility is also the first in the division to feature bi-fold apparatus bay doors. These doors open more quickly, require less maintenance, and reduce the likelihood of damage from responding apparatus.
The station was designed by Mull & Weithman Architects, Inc., constructed by Elford Construction, and supported through construction administration services by Ascension Construction Solutions. The project included approximately $1.8 million in design costs and $21.8 million in construction costs.
