Sound the Sirens: Wythe Fire Station #3 Ribbon Cutting

GuernseyTingle played a key role in the design of the newly opened Wythe Fire Station #3, a modern facility that replaces the City of Hampton’s previous station in Wythe — an 80-year-old structure no longer suited to meet the demands of a growing community.

The new station is a one-story, 16,290-square-foot facility that reflects the latest in safety, functionality, and comfort for first responders. Designed with both operational efficiency and long-term durability in mind, the new Fire Station #3 includes:

• Four pull-through apparatus bays with bi-fold doors at the front of the station for quick and safe response.
• Separated decontamination rooms creating separation of contaminants from the living quarters for health and safety of the occupants.
• Tool and compressor shop, outside equipment room, and secure IT and utility spaces.
• Training props, platform and mezzanine for in-house training of fire and EMS personnel.
• Administrative and office areas along with a Captain/Lieutenant and Volunteer Suite for leadership operations.
• Firefighter and EMS quarters, including individual bath and shower facilities and laundry room.
• Spacious kitchen, dining, and living areas to support daily routines.
• An exercise room and covered outdoor patio to enhance comfort and wellness.
• Lobby and conference/training space with a public restroom to better serve the community.

A key element of this project was honoring the station’s long-standing legacy as a volunteer firehouse. From the outset, the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue made it a priority to ensure the Wythe Volunteer Fire Company remained an integral part of the new facility. GuernseyTingle was proud to help design a space that reflects this strong partnership, including dedicated accommodations for volunteers and fostering a shared sense of purpose between career and volunteer personnel.

The relationship between the volunteer and career firefighters remains a cornerstone of Station #3’s culture. The planning and design process was guided by a deep respect for that collaboration, ensuring that the volunteer presence continues to thrive in a space that supports unity, operational excellence, and community service.

Every square foot of the facility is purposefully designed to ensure all firefighters and EMS personnel can respond swiftly and operate effectively, while also having access to the resources and rest they need to do their jobs well. The station is projected to achieve LEED certification to further exemplify the City’s and Department’s commitment to health, safety, and long-term vision.

This project represents a continued investment by the City of Hampton in the safety and resilience of its neighborhoods. GuernseyTingle is honored to have worked alongside City leadership and public safety officials to help bring this vital facility to life. Other project partners included Syncon, Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects, TRC, TAM Consultants, SDC, STRUCTR, Froehling & Robertson, and PACE Collaborative.

We thank the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue and the Wythe Volunteer Fire Company for their service and commitment, and we’re proud to support their mission with a station built for today — and the decades ahead.