The new Fire Hall and Operations + Maintenance Office and Shop for Kahkewistahaw First Nation was designed to support the Nation’s continued growth, leadership, and innovation, while bringing essential services up to modern standards.
The Fire Hall is seamlessly connected to the Operations + Maintenance office, with an adjoining state-of-the-art shop facility. The shop features 16 service bays, generous storage, and a dedicated wash bay, providing ample space for maintaining the wide range of vehicles and equipment used across the Nation. A crane system further enhances functionality and operational efficiency.
The office component includes a dedicated locker area for maintenance staff, private offices, and an open work area with a staff kitchenette. A large, shared training room supports both Fire Hall and Operations + Maintenance teams, encouraging collaboration and ongoing development.
The interior design reflects a strong and cohesive identity, incorporating dark grey and black tones, warm wood finishes, and the prominent use of red—an important and meaningful colour to Kahkewistahaw First Nation. Additional warm orange and red hues reference the traditional fire hall aesthetic, with red accents thoughtfully integrated throughout signage, wayfinding, and doorways to create a unified and purposeful environment.
It will include:
- 4 bay Fire Hall for the fire protection vehicles
- 5 bay Service Area for the maintenance of the Nation’s equipment
- 20 bay Storage Area for storing the Nation’s heavy equipment and school busses
- A wash bay
- 400 m2 office space for the fire department and O&M department
Construction is anticipated to be complete in Winter 2026. The Project also includes construction of an 8 bay garage building next to the Governance Centre to house the Nation’s other community vehicles, and to provide additional storage.