Facilities for fire departments and police forces

The social room is a place where firefighters and police officers can relax and prepare for duty. How should such a room be equipped? What should you consider when furnishing it? Good social room furnishings are characterized by hygiene, comfort, and functionality. Let’s take a closer look.

What are social room facilities at fire stations and police stations?

• Standby rooms for firefighters and police officers
• Sanitary facilities such as washrooms, toilets, and changing rooms
• Break rooms or clearly marked break areas
• If necessary, areas for pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers

Hygiene in guardhouses and police stations

Lockers and changing rooms with clean-dirty separation: Operational hygiene includes the separate storage of work clothes and street clothes. Changing rooms with so-called clean/dirty separation are recommended. Details such as sloping roofs, integrated shoe racks, and rustproof materials facilitate daily use.

Shoe storage: Wet shoes are breeding grounds for germs and mold. Dry footwear prevents diseases such as skin fungus, reduces smells, and reduces the germ load in changing rooms. Special holding systems with integrated disinfection prevent this.

Hand hygiene: Every social area should have sinks with soap dispensers and hand dryers. Ideally, sinks, soap dispensers, hand dryers, and disinfectant dispensers should be sensor-controlled. Fittings, handles, and sinks should be made of stainless steel.

Separation of areas: Food areas and areas where potentially contaminated work clothes are stored must be separated.

Functionality for operational availability

Lockers: Helmets, snacks, and valuables must be stored securely. Lockers with various lock options and, if necessary, transparent doors provide a solution.

Sitting areas: There should be a sufficient number of chairs and benches, which should be easy to clean. Benches with hooks and shoe racks are practical.

Easy care and sustainability under continuous stress

Easy cleaning: All surfaces should be dirt- and moisture-resistant. Stainless steel is a good choice for most items. Stainless steel inhibits the formation of germs and is easy to clean and disinfect due to its smooth surface.

Long-lasting materials: The use of robust materials increases service life. This is another reason why stainless steel is the first choice.

Social rooms: Made for tough use

Standby rooms and break rooms in fire stations and police stations are subject to high levels of stress. The tough nature of the work takes its toll here too. This makes it all the more important for social rooms to be functional, high-quality, and hygienically safe. The PHT Group is the specialist for hygiene facilities. Get in touch with us. Together, we will equip your station perfectly.