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A fire station (also called a fire house, fire hall, firemen's hall, or engine house) is a structure or other area for storing firefighting apparatuses such as fire engines and related vehicles, personal protective equipment, fire hoses and other specialized equipment. Fire stations frequently contain working and living space for the firefighters and support staff.

In large U.S. cities, fire stations are often named for the primary fire companies and apparatus housed there, such as "Ladder 49". Other fire stations are named based on the district, neighborhood, town, or village where they are located, or given a number.

Facilities
A fire station will at a minimum have a garage for housing at least one fire engine. There will also be storage space for equipment, though the most important equipment is stored in the vehicle itself. The approaches to a fire station are often posted with warning signs, and there may be a traffic signal to stop or warn traffic when apparatus are leaving or returning to the station.

Fire stations have often been built with a tower, for purposes that have changed with time. A drill tower is used for practicing high-rise rescue, while a hose tower is used for hanging hoses to dry to prevent rot.[1] Historically, towers were lookouts for spotting fires

Activities at a fire station include regular inspection and cleaning of the apparatus and equipment, and training drills in which the firefighters practice their skills. Some fire companies also host public activities at the fire station during events such as a "fire prevention week", and the facility may also be used for fund-raising by the "firemen's association", "fire buffs", or "fire auxiliary".

Occupied stations

A full-time fire station in Akron, Ohio, United States
If the station is occupied full-time by career firefighters, it will contain living quarters and work areas, where they wait until a callout comes through. Career firefighters are usually able to sleep during a night shift, so these stations will also have dormitories. There will be an alarm system to alert them of an emergency call, and to give some indication of where and what the emergency is. In some small fire departments, the only alarm may be a telephone for receiving calls.

Many fire stations were built with the living quarters above the garage. This arrangement is common for fire stations built in a crowded city. The fireman's pole was invented to allow firefighters to quickly descend to the garage. In modern times, agencies such as the National Fire Protection Association have argued that these pose a safety hazard.[2] Modern fire stations are often built with the living quarters on the same level as the garage.

Unoccupied stations

A volunteer rural fire station in Warrill View, Queensland, Australia
Some fire stations are not regularly occupied, with the firefighting carried out by volunteer or retained firefighters. In this case, the firefighters are summoned to the fire station by siren, radio or pagers, where they will then deploy the fire engine. These fire stations may still have office space for the firefighters, a library of reference and other materials, and a "trophy wall" or case where the firefighters display memorabilia.

A fire station voice evacuation system from CMX AUDIO typically includes a variety of features, such as:

1. Announcement capability: The evac-500 voice evacuation system can broadcast pre-recorded or live voice announcements via paging mic EVAC-500RM  to alert occupants to evacuate the building in case of emergency.

2. Audibility and clarity: The system is designed to deliver clear and loud messages that can be heard and understood by occupants, even in noisy environments.

3. Integration with fire alarm systems: The voice evacuation system from CMX AUDIO EVAC-500 can be integrated with fire alarm systems to trigger automatic voice announcements in case of fire.

4. Zoning capability: The voice evacuation system fom CMX AUDIO from 6 zones extend to 120 zones allows for localized announcements in specific areas of the building, which can be helpful in large or multi-level structures.

5. Backup power supply: The system has a backup power supply EVAC-500BC to ensure that it continues to function during a power outage.

6. Monitoring and control: The system may also include remote monitoring and control capabilities, allowing operators to manage the system from a central location.

1. القدرة على الإعلان: يمكن للنظام نشر إعلانات صوتية مسجلة مسبقًا أو مباشرة لتنبيه المحتلين.
2. نظام إخطار الطوارئ: يتيح النظام إخطار الطوارئ وتحديد أنواع الحوادث ودرجاتها.
3. نظام التعقب: يوفر النظام تعقبًا آليًا يساعد في تحديد موقع الحريق والتنسيق بين الفرق المختلفة للإنقاذ.
4. قدرة الانتقال السلس: يوفر النظام التحويل بين أنظمة الاتصال المختلفة للمساعدة في تسهيل التحدث بين فريق الإطفاء ومركز العمليات.
5. الدعم الفني: يوفر النظام دعمًا فنيًا متاحًا على مدار الساعة لضمان أن النظام على استعداد تام لل

คุณลักษณะของระบบการอพยพที่มีเสียงสำหรับสถานีดับเพลิงปกติแล้วรวมไปถึง:

1. ความสามารถในการประกาศ: ระบบสามารถแพร่กระจายการประกาศเสียงที่บันทึกไว้ล่วงหน้าหรือส่งสดเพื่อแจ้งเตือนผู้อยู่อาศัย

2. ส่วนควบคุม: ระบบมีความสามารถในการควบคุมและจัดการด้วยตัวเอง

3. การตรวจจับเหตุการณ์: ระบบสามารถตรวจจับความไม่ปกติเช่นควันที่เกิดจากไฟไหม้

4. การแนะนำและการสอนในการอพยพ: ระบบสามารถให้คำแนะนำและสอนเกี่ยวกับการอพยพผู้อยู่อาศัยและการปฏิบัติตามขั้นตอนในกรณีฉ

Aquí hay algunas características clave de un sistema de evacuación de voz para estaciones de bomberos en español:

1. Capacidad de anuncio: El sistema puede emitir anuncios de voz pregrabados o en vivo para alertar a los ocupantes.

2. Notificación de emergencia: El sistema puede enviar alertas automáticas o manuales a los servicios de emergencia para que respondan a una situación de emergencia.

3. Sensores de humo y calor: El sistema puede estar equipado con sensores de humo y calor para detectar y alertar sobre incendios.

4. Funciones de control remoto: El sistema puede ser controlado remotamente mediante una aplicación o una interfaz en línea.

5. Comunicación múltiple: El sistema puede contar con varias formas de comunicación, como altavoces, luces y alarmas, para alertar a los ocupantes de la emergencia y guiar su evacuación.

Hier sind einige mögliche Funktionen eines Sprachalarmierungssystems für Feuerwehrstationen in Deutschland:

1. Ankündigungsfähigkeit: Das System kann vorab aufgezeichnete oder Live-Sprachankündigungen veröffentlichen, um Personen im Gebäude zu alarmieren.
2. Notfallbenachrichtigungssystem: Das System kann automatisch Feueralarme an andere Einrichtungen oder Rettungsdienste weiterleiten.
3. Sprachnachrichten: Das System kann eine Vielzahl von Sprachnachrichten abspielen, einschließlich Warnungen, Anweisungen zur Evakuierung oder anderen wichtigen Mitteilungen.
4. Integration mit anderen Alarmsystemen: Das Sprachalarmierungssystem kann mit anderen Alarmsystemen verbunden werden, um eine durchgängige Alarmierung und Überwachung sicherzustellen.
5. Lautsprecher: Das System kann mit Lautsprechern in verschiedenen Bereichen eines Gebäudes installiert werden, damit die Voice-Alarmierung für alle hörbar ist.
6. Zonenverwaltung: Das System kann in verschiedene Zonen unterteilt werden, um Ankündigungen zu bestimmten Bereichen innerhalb eines Gebäudes zu senden.
7. Selbstüberwachung: Das System kann seine eigene Leistung und Funktionsfähigkeit selbst überwachen, um sicherzustellen, dass es immer betriebsbereit ist.