Hybrid Innovation: Chula Vista’s New Fire Station 12 Sets a Standard for Rapid Deployment
How RPM Team is utilizing Sprung structures to deliver a fully operational fire station in record time.
When a community is growing fast, emergency services can't afford to wait years for a traditional build.
We are excited to share details on our latest project with the City of Chula Vista: Fire Station 12. Located on the Bayfront, this facility is a prime example of how modern construction methodologies can solve urgent infrastructure needs without sacrificing quality or durability.
This project utilizes a strategic "hybrid" design approach to maximize speed and functionality. While the living quarters will be constructed using high-quality modular units, the operational heart of the station—the apparatus bay and the support facilities—will be housed in advanced Sprung structures.
The Sprung Advantage: Speed Meets Strength
For this project, we are deploying two distinct Sprung structures to handle the station’s heavy-duty requirements:
The Apparatus Bay: A massive 6,191-square-foot structure designed to house the station’s fleet, including Engine 62, Truck 62, and Medic 62. The clear-span design of the Sprung structure provides unobstructed space for these large vehicles, ensuring rapid ingress and egress.
Support & Maintenance: A secondary 2,309-square-foot structure will serve as a dedicated gym and maintenance storage facility. This ensures that the crew has the space they need to stay physically ready and that equipment is maintained in a climate-controlled environment.
Why This Matters
By utilizing Sprung technology for these expansive operational spaces, the City of Chula Vista is able to cut months off the construction timeline compared to traditional steel-and-concrete builds. These structures are engineered to be permanent-grade but offer the flexibility to be relocated or repurposed in the future if the city's needs change over the station’s projected 10-15 year lifespan.
This is the future of municipal infrastructure: fast, flexible, and resilient.
We are proud to work alongside the City of Chula Vista to bring this critical asset online by late fall 2026.
Read the full coverage in The Star News: City Preps for Fire Station
