Additionally, Engine 74 and Rescue 74 will also improve response times in a region that is rapidly growing. Those crews will also cover parts of Nocatee that are within Duval County and beyond, should St. Johns County need mutual aid.
According to Dasher Hurst Architects, Station 74 retains the functional features intrinsic to Jacksonville’s contemporary fire stations. However, the plans for 74 were modified to yield a more expressive architectural approach. The building has three apparatus bays with state-of-the-art, bi-folding bay doors which allow for quick open-close response and anticipated lower maintenance costs compared to standard sectional overhead doors. The station’s building materials are conventional: stucco and corrugated metal, which are low maintenance, and also ideal for the busy pace of public safety.