Salter Pilon lead a Project Visioning Session with representatives from Barrie Fire, the City of Barrie, and the design team. From the meeting, the following vision statement was established:
“The new Station #1 will be an open, welcoming community-focused building that celebrates the tradition and pride of the fire service while embracing the future. The building shall be a model for sustainable design and support the department’s dedication to saving lives and commitment to community service.”