The North Lincoln Fire & Rescue Bob Everest Fire Station underwent a series of renovations and upgrades in recent years thanks to a bond that passed in 2018. Located in the heart of Lincoln City, the station is ready to benefit the community for years to come.

The North Lincoln Fire & Rescue Bob Everest Fire Station underwent a series of renovations and upgrades in recent years thanks to a bond that passed in 2018. Located in the heart of Lincoln City, the station is ready to benefit the community for years to come.

“The building is seismically retrofitted and energy efficient,” said Rob Dahlman of North Lincoln Fire & Rescue. “Equipment was installed to make it a clean building, and additional improvements include a passive cooling system, solar panels, LED lighting, a high-efficiency heating system and upgraded insulation values.”

After the bond passed, the station was approved for the state’s Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program before reaching out to Energy Trust for additional support.

“Energy Trust’s process was very easy,” said Dahlman. “I appreciated that with all the other demands on our time it was no problem at all.”

The building meets current structural, electrical, ADA and fire codes, while the improved lighting and mechanical upgrades were expected to save $2,240 a year on energy bills. By working with Energy Trust’s New Buildings program early in the remodeling process, the fire station received more than $7,600 in cash incentives.