Fire Station #26 Final Design
Fire Station #26 is seen as a gateway between commercial and residential areas in
this community. After spending 50 hours doing a micro-residency with the
firefighters, artist Julie Lazarus learned of the personal importance of the
firefighters' helmet and its reputation as a "badge of honor." Her Final Design
includes three series of helmets, each uniquely patterned, to represent the
various personnel on each shift (A, B, and C) at the station. The helmets will
be a combination of mirrored and brushed stainless steel. The work will be lit
at night with an ultramarine blue colored light, echoing the color of the
firefighters' trucks.