Pasadena Fire Station 31 to Temporarily Relocate While Building Undergoes Seismic Retrofit

Fire Station 31, located at 135 S. Fair Oaks Ave., will begin undergoing seismic retrofit and improvements construction next week.

During construction, the 10-member station crew will be temporarily housed at 95 Alessandro Place, just south of Huntington Health (formerly Huntington Hospital). The fire engine, fire truck and rescue ambulance will remain in service at the temporary location.

There will be no interruption of service to the community.

Construction work is expected to take six to eight months to complete.

Fire Station 31 was constructed in 1960 and requires structural retrofit in accordance with building code revisions and updates adopted since the initial construction.

As the most active of all eight Pasadena fire stations, it’s also in need of tenant improvements to maintain basic operational standards for the firefighters who live there during their shifts.

The station houses firefighters 24/7, year-round; therefore, the wear and tear of the facility exceeds a typical household.

In April the city council approved two contracts in connection with the retrofit, including a contract with Corner Keystone Construction Corp., based in Walnut, to prepare the temporary site.

The scope of work includes replacing the roof, ceiling tiles, lighting, furniture and appliances; removal of office partition walls; floor upgrades; new paint; new HVAC equipment; and minor electrical improvements.

Monet Construction, Inc., based in Tujunga, one of five contractors that responded to a bid announcement in February, was awarded a contract for that part of the retrofit.

The various historical Pasadena Fire Department memorabilia, including the “Old Rig,” will be safely housed in a secure storage facility.