Dayton Approves $1.6M Contract to Renovate Fire Station 15

The city's oldest fire station will undergo comprehensive renovations to living spaces and infrastructure.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

The City of Dayton has awarded a $1.6 million contract to renovate Fire Station 15, one of the city's oldest fire stations. The project will address the station's living spaces, including bunkrooms, bathrooms, and the kitchen, as well as upgrades to the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Work is expected to be completed by October.

Why it matters

Investing in the renovation of aging fire stations is crucial for maintaining public safety infrastructure and ensuring firefighters have modern, well-equipped facilities to serve the community. As one of Dayton's oldest fire stations, Station 15 was in need of these comprehensive upgrades.

The details

The $1.6 million renovation contract was awarded to Becker Construction after the city received five bids. The project will address the station's living spaces, including the bunkrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen, as well as upgrades to the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

  • The Dayton City Commission approved the renovation contract at its most recent meeting.
  • Work on the renovations is expected to be completed by October 2026.

The players

Dayton City Manager Shelley Dickstein

The city manager who discussed the fire station renovation project in her report to the city commission.

Becker Construction

The construction company awarded the $1.6 million contract to renovate Dayton Fire Station 15.

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The takeaway

The renovation of Dayton's oldest fire station is a crucial investment in the city's public safety infrastructure, ensuring firefighters have modern, well-equipped facilities to serve the community.