City of Coppell Fire Station No. 5

Coppell Fire Station No. 5 showcases a forward‑thinking HVAC design built around the city’s requirement for Daikin VRF ducted split systems, delivering exceptional efficiency and comfort throughout the facility. Each dorm is individually zoned with its own indoor unit, allowing firefighters to personalize their environment and ensuring consistent, quiet comfort around the clock. A roof‑mounted outside‑air unit conditions and distributes fresh air to every VRF return, while ceiling‑mounted, filtered return grilles simplify long‑term maintenance and preserve clean indoor air.

RWB engineered the station’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems to work in harmony, creating an integrated, high‑performance building that supports both daily operations and emergency readiness. In the apparatus bay, high‑intensity box heaters, ventilation fans, overhead filtration units, and large HVLS fans work together to maintain a clean, durable, and temperature‑balanced environment an essential foundation for firefighter health and equipment reliability. The kitchen is served by a dedicated outside‑air system interlocked with the Type I hood exhaust, with a return‑air mode available when cooking systems are inactive to maintain energy‑efficient air circulation.

A centrally located storm shelter is fully ventilated to ensure occupant comfort and safety during severe‑weather events. To streamline the site layout and improve service access, all outdoor VRF units are consolidated on the roof, preserving the station’s clean exterior aesthetic and maximizing usable ground space. The result is a modern, mission‑ready facility that elevates operational performance while prioritizing the wellbeing of the firefighters who serve the Coppell community.