![PSCPresentation Representatives from ASA Architects and Wiginton Hooker Jeffry Architects present Chiefs J.D. Hummingbird and Rick Burks and Mayor Phillip Burch with awards this morning in recognition of the Public Safety Complex’s recent honor in Fire Chief Magazine. Pictured from left are Burks, Ted Shelton of ASA Architects, Burch, Jim Wiginton of Wiginton Hooker Jeffry Architects and Hummingbird. (Jeffrey Heidenreich – Daily Press)](https://artesianews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PSCPresentation-533x400.jpg)
Facility graces cover of Fire Chief Magazine
By JEFFREY HEIDENREICH
Daily Press Staff Writer
Anyone who glances at the November 2011 issue of Fire Chief Magazine will see a sight that is becoming quite familiar to Artesia residents: the Artesia Public Safety Complex (PSC).
The complex was entered into the national publication’s “2011 Station Style Design Awards” competition, and came away with a gold medal, a centerfold in the magazine and the cover of the magazine itself.
The 11th annual Station Style Fire Station Design Awards were held to recognize outstanding architecture and design from the fire departments nationwide.
Gold, silver and bronze awards – as well as some honorable mentions – were given in five categories: volunteer and combination departments, career departments, satellite stations, shared-facilities and renovated fire stations. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.