How to Draw a Fire Station (Easy Step by Step)
Learn how to easily draw a fire station using simple shapes like rectangles, circles, and a big arch. You'll create a fun scene complete with a tall tower and a fire truck.
- Start your fire station drawing by using basic rectangles, circles, and one large arch.
- Construct the tall tower with its pointy triangle roof to give it a castle-like appearance.
- Add a fire truck inside the garage door to bring your drawing to life and tell a story.
A fire station is a fun drawing because it is built almost entirely from rectangles, circles, and one big arch. The tall tower with its pointy triangle roof makes it look like a little castle, and the fire truck tucked inside the garage door gives it a story. Once you can draw these simple shapes, you can build the whole station one piece at a time.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a fire station step by step
How to Draw a Fire Station · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Roof and right wall
Draw a long straight line across the top for the roof. At its right end, turn and draw a straight line down for the right wall.
Step 2: Tower top and wall
Near the left end of the roof line, draw a tall straight line going down. At its top, add a short flat line going left to start the tower.
Step 3: The pointy roof
Put a triangle on top of the tower, with its bottom a little wider than the tower so it sticks out on both sides.
Step 4: Tower wall and ground
Draw the tower's left wall going straight down from the left corner of the triangle. Then draw one long flat line along the bottom, so everything has something to stand on.
Step 5: The big garage door
In the building, draw a tall arch like an upside-down U. Let both sides come down to touch the ground line.
Step 6: The fire truck
Inside the arch, draw a rounded rectangle for the front of the truck. Add a small rounded box on top, then a flat bumper line near the bottom.
Step 7: Windshield and headlights
Draw a rounded rectangle for the windshield. Under it, add two small dots for headlights with a short dash between them.
Step 8: Windows and round clock
On the tower, draw a little house-shaped window with a dot inside, and a small circle below it. On the building, draw a circle with a dot at the center above the arch, and a small rounded square window beside the arch.
Step 9: The side door
Draw a tall skinny arch on the right side of the building, then add a tiny dot for the doorknob.
Step 10: The flag
Draw a short straight pole going up from the roof line near the right end. Then draw a pointed flag shape at the top of the pole.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your fire station? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a fire station
- The garage arch is the trickiest part. Start at the ground on one side, curve up and over the top, and come back down to the ground on the other side.
- Draw the arch first and the truck second. Place the truck so it sits in the middle of the arch with a little space on each side.
- Make the tower roof wider than the tower itself. That small overhang is what makes it look like a real roof.
Free fire station coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this fire station coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your fire station drawing
Color the building red or brick orange, the truck bright red, and the roof dark gray or blue. Try a yellow flag and a bright yellow clock for a cheerful look.
Fire station fun fact for kids
Many fire stations have a tall tower. In the old days, firefighters hung their wet cloth hoses up in it so they could dry out.
Questions about drawing a fire station
What shapes do I need to draw a fire station?
You need rectangles for the building and tower, a triangle for the roof, an arch for the garage door, and circles for the clock and a window. A rounded rectangle, a small box and a few dots make the fire truck.
How do I draw a fire truck inside the garage?
Draw the arch first, then a rounded rectangle inside it for the front of the truck. Add a small box on top, a rounded windshield, and two dots for headlights.
How do I make my fire station look more real?
Add a flag on the roof, a clock or round window on the wall, and a small side door. Little details like a doorknob and headlights make it feel like a real place.
