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Groundbreaking Event: April 10 at 8:30 a.m.

The City of Palm Desert invites the community to join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Fire Station 102. This important milestone marks a continued investment in public safety and emergency response for our city.

Event Details:

  • Date: April 10
  • Time: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: 75665 Gerald Ford Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

The event will take place on an undeveloped area with desert soil. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear and exercise caution while walking the site. We look forward to commemorating this occasion with you.

Current Project Status

  • The design of the 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
  • Construction Start - Tentatively scheduled to begin in March 2025


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

Project Location

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


Key Milestones

  • On January 9, 2025, The Palm Desert City Council awarded the construction contract to Caliba, Inc.


  • On January 9, 2024, The City of Palm Desert's Architectural Review Commission (ARC) approved the following design and station layout.

  • On January 26, 2023, City Council approved the design contract for the North Sphere Fire Station. See the presentation below.

Your Feedback is Valued

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. If you are interested in other north Palm Desert projects, make sure you check out these pages:

Groundbreaking Event: April 10 at 8:30 a.m.

The City of Palm Desert invites the community to join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Fire Station 102. This important milestone marks a continued investment in public safety and emergency response for our city.

Event Details:

  • Date: April 10
  • Time: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: 75665 Gerald Ford Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

The event will take place on an undeveloped area with desert soil. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear and exercise caution while walking the site. We look forward to commemorating this occasion with you.

Current Project Status

  • The design of the 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
  • Construction Start - Tentatively scheduled to begin in March 2025


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

Project Location

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


Key Milestones

  • On January 9, 2025, The Palm Desert City Council awarded the construction contract to Caliba, Inc.


  • On January 9, 2024, The City of Palm Desert's Architectural Review Commission (ARC) approved the following design and station layout.

  • On January 26, 2023, City Council approved the design contract for the North Sphere Fire Station. See the presentation below.

Your Feedback is Valued

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. If you are interested in other north Palm Desert projects, make sure you check out these pages:

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