New Training Tower Groundbreaking Ceremony at Costa Mesa Fire Station 4
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 to commemorate the construction of a new training tower facility to be constructed at Fire Station No. 4. The ceremony marks a multi-year effort to to replace the nearly 60-year-old landmark tower on Placentia Avenue and remake the aging structure into a state-of-the-art Regional Training Center.
The new building and training grounds will also be used by neighboring cities and agencies, hence improving the region’s preparedness to address fire emergencies and natural disasters while leading to a more resilient and collaborative fire service. The new facility bridges the gap between fire dynamics knowledge and the use of the training building and props for hands-on training.
The new CostaMazing building and training grounds will also include upgrades to the existing lighting to include energy-efficient fixtures (LEDs) and will include natural light levels. Future upgrades will incorporate elements of solar-powered backup energy to be used in case of a power outage. Additionally, low-flow faucets and other features will be installed to promote water efficiency and conservation and will include native and drought-resistant landscapes.