Fire Station 102 Construction

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Project Overview

The City is looking to enhance the delivery of public safety services with the design and construction of the North Sphere Fire Station (FS102). The fourth fire station would allow for faster response times, which would help improve the delivery of services like medical, fire, and any other service calls. Expanding the existing services provided by the fire department would also help address the future growth and safety concerns in North Palm Desert.

The New Fire Station project is being designed to include the following:

  • Approximately 11,400 sq ft. building includes:
    • 3 Apparatus Bays (This fire station will house a Ladder Truck)
    • Living Quarters
    • Offices
    • Workshop
  • Covered Parking
  • Solar Components: Panels, Battery, EV Charging Capabilities
  • Off-site improvements include road widening, a new traffic signal, and bike lanes

Rendering of the new Fire Station 102

Current Project Status

  • The design of Fire Station 102 is complete.
  • Project construction bidding was initiated on November 7
  • Construction contract awarded to Cailba, Inc. during the January 9, 2025, City Council Meeting
  • Groundbreaking Event - April 10, 2025
  • Construction Start - April 2025

Construction Photos (As of January 16, 2026)

Image of interior of new fire station with walls.

Image of outside of new Fire Station where garage doors will be.

Image of new curbs being added to Gerald Ford Drive.

Construction Photos (As of June 4, 2025)

Drone image of fire station construction as of June 2025.

Drone image of Fire Station 102 construction as of June 2025. It shows a concrete truck pouring a foundation.

Project Location

The project site is located approximately 1,800 feet north of the intersection of Gerald Ford Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive.


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Project Overview

The City is looking to enhance the delivery of public safety services with the design and construction of the North Sphere Fire Station (FS102). The fourth fire station would allow for faster response times, which would help improve the delivery of services like medical, fire, and any other service calls. Expanding the existing services provided by the fire department would also help address the future growth and safety concerns in North Palm Desert.

The New Fire Station project is being designed to include the following:

  • Approximately 11,400 sq ft. building includes:
    • 3 Apparatus Bays (This fire station will house a Ladder Truck)
    • Living Quarters
    • Offices
    • Workshop
  • Covered Parking
  • Solar Components: Panels, Battery, EV Charging Capabilities
  • Off-site improvements include road widening, a new traffic signal, and bike lanes

Rendering of the new Fire Station 102

Current Project Status

  • The design of Fire Station 102 is complete.
  • Project construction bidding was initiated on November 7
  • Construction contract awarded to Cailba, Inc. during the January 9, 2025, City Council Meeting
  • Groundbreaking Event - April 10, 2025
  • Construction Start - April 2025

Construction Photos (As of January 16, 2026)

Image of interior of new fire station with walls.

Image of outside of new Fire Station where garage doors will be.

Image of new curbs being added to Gerald Ford Drive.

Construction Photos (As of June 4, 2025)

Drone image of fire station construction as of June 2025.

Drone image of Fire Station 102 construction as of June 2025. It shows a concrete truck pouring a foundation.

Project Location

The project site is located approximately 1,800 feet north of the intersection of Gerald Ford Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive.


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City staff learns about the community's needs best when you submit questions and ideas. If you have a thought, please use the tools below. Our team will work to respond to each question posted within 48 hours.

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    You mention increased population. Will you be constructing a sidewalk along the pathway for these individual to walk to near by places on Cook and Gerald Ford street?

    CVCaliNative asked 3 months ago

    Hi CVCaliNative, 

    Thank you for your message and for sharing your thoughts about pedestrian connectivity in the area.

    Sidewalks and other pathways along roads such as Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive are typically constructed as development occurs, with the private property owners responsible for installing the adjacent infrastructure. Building sidewalks before development takes place can often result in them being removed or rendered unusable once construction begins.

    That said, the City continues to evaluate opportunities to enhance pedestrian access and connectivity as the area grows. We appreciate your interest in helping make Palm Desert a more walkable community.

    Best,
    City of Palm Desert