Five Bugles Design

10/12/2026

Heading to the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association Conference? Visit booth 23 and connect with Wendel/Five Bugles Design's Robert Krzyzanowski, to learn how our team delivers innovative facility solutions that support first responders and the communities they serve.

10/09/2026

Bob Barteck, one of Wendel's Five Bugles Design Public Safety Designers, will be attending WFCEA next week! Stop by his booth to learn about our team's vast experience in fire station design.

10/09/2026

As we wrap up Fire Prevention Week, we're reminded that safe charging is a shared responsibility. From selecting certified equipment to ensuring accessibility for inspections, maintenance, and emergency response, Wendel's designs help support safer, more reliable charging infrastructure for the communities we serve.

10/07/2026

As lithium-ion batteries become more common in our daily lives, firefighters are encountering new risks, from intense heat and difficult-to-extinguish fires to prolonged monitoring after an incident. This Fire Prevention Week, we recognize and appreciate the important work they do to keep us safe.

10/05/2026

Kicking off Fire Prevention Week, we're recognizing the critical role of public safety infrastructure. Wendel is proud to help fire departments and transit agencies prepare for the future by designing charging solutions that support reliable emergency response and sustainable transportation.

10/02/2026

At the FIERO Fire Station Design Symposium, Wendel's Bob Mitchell presented on Fire Station Legal Liability and Safety Solutions. It was an excellent discussion on the importance of safe, effective fire stations. To see how Wendel designs for public safety, check out our webpage:

By immersing ourselves in our clients’ businesses and engaging them in the design process, we create unique spaces that harmoniously combine function and style. We understand that emergency service buildings are truly a unique building type. Our focused design team comprises members who are among ...

09/30/2026

Last week, Vaughan Miller, one of our Public Safety Designers, presented at FIERO's Fire Station Design Conference. "I'm grateful to FIERO for the opportunity to share some of these ideas and, more importantly, to learn from the fire chiefs, architects, engineers, and other public safety professionals who attended." Learn more about how fire stations are evolving here: https://wendelcompanies.com/markets/public-safety/

09/18/2026

Wendel will be presenting at the 2026 F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Symposium! Join Bob Mitchell on Wednesday, the 23rd, to learn about Legal Liabilities, and Vaughan Miller on Thursday, the 24th, to learn about Tiny Fire Station Concepts.

09/11/2026

We will always remember.

05/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Chief Vaughan Miller, Ret., to Wendel’s Five Bugles Design Public Safety team in our Columbus office. With decades of fire service leadership and architectural training, Vaughan strengthens our ability to deliver forward-looking public safety facilities nationwide. Read more:
https://wendelcompanies.com/welcome-vaughan-miller/

Wendel welcomes Chief Vaughan Miller, Ret., to its Columbus office, adding decades of fire service leadership to public safety design.