Fire Station

The fire station, built in 1933 by Sir Percy Thomas, is designed in a simplified and streamlined classical style. It features ashlar stonework and has flat roofs on two levels. The building is a single storey with two different heights and has an essentially symmetrical facade comprising three elements: a large rectangular central block flanked by lower wings that are a reflected pair.

The main block includes a colonnade of piers that frame five tall garage doorways and a staff entrance, along with a square-panelled frieze. The wings each have three smaller doorways and a window at the inner end. At the rear, connected by a wall to the main building, is a six-storey hose-drying tower. This tower is plain except for its top storey, which features pilaster strips and a pedimented roof, creating the appearance of a small temple. The fire station was designed to complement the nearby police station.