Remodeling ongoing at several Kansas City fire stations in efforts to follow city regulation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Multiple Kansas City fire stations continue to be remodeled as the City continues its efforts to provide gender-neutral fire stations.

After station 30 was remodeled this summer, KCFD fire stations 34 and 44 will complete the renovations this year. Remodeling at Fire Station 34, located at 4836 N. Brighton, began on Sept. 16, 2024.

Efforts to remodel Fire Station 44, located at 7511 NW. Barry Rd., will begin Dec. 9.

Each of the fire stations are receiving upgrades to their sleeping quarters and bathrooms, as part of a 2021 city initiative to include all-gender bathrooms in city-owned facilities. The stations will also receive a “much-needed” coat of paint according to KCFD battalion chief Michael Hopkins.

Depending on specific renovation plans, each project is expected to take between 6-9 months.

While remodeling efforts are ongoing, Station 34 will be housed by KCFD’s mutual aid partner, the Claycomo Fire Department, which will house Station 34′s pumper and ambulance. It will also provide a bunkhouse trailer for KCFD members to sleep in.

Hopkins said while the arrangement is an inconvenience for KCFD members, the arrangement allows KCFD to maintain its response time in the station’s fire district.

Station 44 will be housed at KCFD Fire Station 16.

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