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06/17/2026 2:01 pm

Rendering for Fire Station 15

Conceptual rendering for Fire Station 15 replacement.

Fire Station 15 Public Art

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Updated: Jun 17, 2026

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Public Art at Fire Station 15

In 2025, Asheville-based artist Todd Frahm was selected to create public art as part of the new Fire Station 15. His work will be installed at the end of the station's construction in 2028.

For his concept design, Todd was inspired by fire fighting history and symbols. Long before modern engines ruled the street, dalmatians ran alongside horse-drawn wagons, clearing the path through smoke and chaos—living emblems of courage, loyalty, and unwavering duty. He is proposing a sculpture of a vigilant dalmatian, cast in bronze, set upon a hand-carved limestone base adorned with stylized water and the proud filigree of Station 15's emblem. Situated at the threshold of a beloved dog park, this larger-than-life sculpture would be at once a symbol of heroism and a familiar neighborhood presence, quietly declaring that the guardians of Station 15 stand watch—ready, proud, and deeply rooted in the life of this community.

A black and white sketch of a dalmation on top of a plinth with firefighting symbols.

A bronze dalmatian with a collar representing Station 15 would sit on a hand-carved limestone base.

Two sketches of statue bases show firefighting tools

Possible side views of the base, showing possible firefighting tools and memorabilia.

Two views of a bronze dalmation sculpture from the sides

Views of the sculpture showing the bronze dalmatian and limestone base with symbols.

Rendering of a sculpture of a dalmation in front of a fire station

Rendering of the completed sculpture in front of the proposed fire station.

Diagram showing the scale of a sculpture of a dalmatian in comparison to two human children

The overall sculpture will be approximately 8 to 9 feet high.

About the Artist

Image of artist Todd Frahm at work in his studio

As artist and owner of Asheville-based Stone Cloud Studio, Todd has completed large-scale public works nationally and internationally. This includes  the Indianapolis International Airport, the Urbana Free Library in Illinois, Fullerton College in southern California, and the Energetikas Sculpture Park in Palanga, Lithuania. Regionally, he has completed commissions for the Town of Cary, Chapel Hill Public Library, and the Refinery Creator Space in downtown Asheville.

Todd earned his BFA in sculpture from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and received his MFA from Southern Illinois University in 2002. He has exhibited widely in the surrounding area since relocating to western North Carolina in 2012. He has an impeccable track record for meeting deadlines and exceeding the expectations of art committees, collectors, and patrons. 

 Learn more about Todd

 

About the Project

Fire Station 15, having reached the end of its useful life, will be replaced with a new 18,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility. The new site is located directly beside the Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults as well as Millbrook Exchange Park and Millbrook Magnet High School. The surrounding sites are heavily used by the public and the artwork will have visibility from patrons as well as by commuters along Spring Forest Road.

Learn more about the Fire Station 15 Replacement project

Community Engagement

In Fall 2025, the artist gathered community input for art designs through visiting with Raleigh fire fighters and via a public input survey.

View past community engagement results
 

Timeline

Currently in the planning phase, the Fire Station 15 replacement is scheduled for completion by 2028.

DateActivity
Fall 2025Community Engagement
Winter 2026Concept Design
Spring 2026Final Design
2026-2027Fabrication
2027-2028Installation (at end of project construction)

 

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Kelly McChesney
Public Art Director
kelly.mcchesney@raleighnc.gov

Kelly Marks
Public Art Project Manager
kelly.marks@raleighnc.gov

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