Chelmsford Fire Station – North Station

Project Details

Location:

Chelmsford, MA

Square Footage:

4,320

Number of Modules:

12

Completion Date:

November 30, 2021

Modular Factory:

MODLOGIQ, Inc.

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Chelmsford North Fire Station Modular Expansion

Fire Station Renovation & Modular Addition

The Town of Chelmsford hired Triumph Modular to assist with a much-needed renovation and expansion of the North Fire Station, originally built in 1956. This project followed four previous modular classroom installations Triumph completed for the town, reinforcing the value and speed of modular construction.

Challenges with the Original Facility

The existing layout featured undersized sleeping quarters located behind the apparatus bay, requiring firefighters to walk through the garage to access shared spaces. The space lacked privacy, ADA compliance, and the flexibility needed for a modern co-ed workforce.

Scope of the Modular Solution

The solution involved demolishing the outdated sleeping quarters and adjacent common areas, replacing them with a new two-story modular addition. This added private bedrooms and freed up space for a redesigned apparatus bay with two full garage doors—allowing direct drive-through access.

Fast-Track Construction with Modular

To minimize disruption, Triumph relocated firefighters and completed over 80% of the new building off-site, working with our factory partner MODLOGIQ. This cut the construction timeline in half compared to conventional methods and helped meet the town’s urgent space needs.

Firefighter Health & Safety Features

A new gear locker room—accessible only from the apparatus bay—isolates contaminants from the living space. The locker room is independently ventilated and includes a washer-extractor system for turnout gear.

Modern, Efficient Living Quarters

The 4,320-square-foot addition, built with six-over-six modules, includes:

  • Private sleeping quarters for six firefighters
  • ADA-compliant bathrooms and accessibility features
  • Full kitchen, lounge, and dining area
  • Gym, maintenance shop, laundry room
  • Two garage doors for straight-through access

Cost and Time Savings

Compared to a full teardown and rebuild, this modular project saved the Town of Chelmsford millions and reduced the timeline by nearly a year. The building now meets modern safety standards while preserving the station’s historical value.

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