City of Hazelwood: Fire House Emergency Generator Installation
March 6, 2026
Project Overview
Compass Electrical Solutions proudly partnered with the
City of Hazelwood to install a
150 kW Blue Star natural gas emergency generator at the
Hazelwood Fire Department. This critical upgrade ensures the
entire fire station remains operational during power outages, supporting emergency response efforts when they matter most.
Project Scope & Highlights
- 150 kW Emergency Generator
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Furnished and installed a natural gas-powered Blue Star generator to supply full-building backup power.
- 600-Amp Automatic Transfer Switch
– Supplied and installed a new ATS, mounted in the same location as the existing switch for seamless integration.
- Minimal Disruption, Maximum Preparedness
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All work was completed with minimal impact to firehouse operations, ensuring continuity of service throughout.
Critical Power for Emergency Response
With this generator system in place, the Hazelwood Fire Department is now equipped with reliable backup power that ensures lights, communications, and life-saving equipment remain online—regardless of grid conditions.
Supporting essential services with dependable solutions.
Let’s power your mission.
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