Small Fire House Playhouse Plan

The Fire House Playhouse Plan brings the excitement of rescue missions right to your backyard. Modeled after the classic fire station aesthetic, it features a roomy red façade, a functional front door, and four tall windows for natural light. The plan balances real-world detail with playful charm, including a cozy loft inside and enough floor space for kids to imagine responding to emergencies, sliding down the pole, or hosting a mini brigade of friends.

Crafted with simplicity and imagination in mind, this playhouse is ideal for DIY backyard builds or for adding flair to daycare grounds. Its open-plan interior can accommodate extra accessories such as sound horns, pretend fire hoses, or decorative signage. With durable construction specs and an engaging concept, the Fire House Playhouse Plan gives kids a spirited backdrop for creative play, community stories, and endless rescue adventures.

Features:

• 72 ft² in usable play space
• Two pitch gable roof
• Seven 18" 'x 27" window openings
• 2 stories w/ trap door and ship ladder
• Designed for one 6' high slide
• 5' wall height
• Designed for ages 2-9
• 25 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🏘️ Town & Village Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

• 6' Wide
• 6' Deep
• 14' 5" Tall

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 7 )  18" x 27"

Roofing Details:

• 15° & 60° duel gable roof pitch
• 60 ft² of total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

Lumber List:

Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 6 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x2:
( 3 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 22 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 29 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 20 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 15 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'

Plywood:
( 12 ) ½” sheets
( 2 ) ⅝" sheets
( 3 ) ¾” sheets