Fire Station Remodels

The City conducted a Needs Assessment and prepared a report which recommended improvements to several city facilities. Based on the report, Las Animas and Chestnut Fire Stations were prioritized for remodels and improvements. 

  1. Chestnut Fire Station

Las Animas Fire Station

Front view of a Gilroy fire station with two vehicle bays, an American flag, and a street

Background

The Las Animas Fire Station located at 8383 Wren Ave, Gilroy, CA, was originally built in 1978 to accommodate two fire personnel and only male firefighters, both of which were standard at the time. The station has received no major renovations since its opening. The Needs Assessment Report recommended improvements including lead/asbestos evaluation, expansion of bathroom facilities to accommodate more than one gender, and to address space issues due to the station being designed for two personnel on duty, among other items. 

Project Overview

The scope of work for Las Animas Fire Station includes a remodel of the existing bathroom to create multiple private restrooms, renovations to the dormitory to create more sleeping quarters and a laundry room, redesign of the kitchen to create better functionality and use of the space, and new polished concrete flooring throughout the station.

Current Project Phase

The Gilroy City Council awarded a contract to William Duff Architects to perform architectural design for the tenant improvements to the Las Animas Fire Station in May 2025. City staff and William Duff Architects have completed the design and are working towards completing the permitting process now, with the plan for construction to begin in Fall 2026.