Former Fishers Fire Chief Joins Build BW

Build BW is proud to announce that former Fishers Fire Chief, Steve Orusa, has joined the company as their Director of Public Safety Projects. 

With more than 40 years of experience, including 13 years as Fire Chief of the Fishers Fire Department, Orusa brings deep expertise in public safety, risk assessment, and public safety infrastructure.

“Fire stations aren’t just buildings. They are mission-critical facilities that keep firefighters safe and communities protected. Too often, they are value-engineered without long-term sustainability in mind,” said Orusa. “I’m excited to usher fire chiefs and public safety leaders through the process of building these facilities.”

As Director of Public Safety Projects, Orusa will work closely with fire chiefs, municipal leaders, and public safety officials to ensure new public safety facilities are built to the highest standards in safety, efficiency, and longevity, and a true reflection of the community needs.

Build BW has built dozens of safety facilities over the last ten years, a reflection of their expertise and passion for keeping communities safe.

During his time in Fishers, Orusa was instrumental in modernizing the city’s fire service infrastructure, leading the construction of three new fire stations and the renovation of two others. With experience overseeing more than a dozen other fire station construction projects, he is among the most accomplished fire chiefs in Indiana.

Orusa currently serves on the Legislative Committee for the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) and is a past president. He also consults for Aspire, an organization dedicated to helping individuals overcome physical and mental health challenges to improve their quality of life. Previously, he served as president of the Hamilton County Fire Chiefs Association.

“Steve brings unmatched leadership and insight to public safety facility planning. His experience leading fire departments and understanding the complexities of fire station design will be invaluable as we continue to build the best public safety facilities in Indiana and beyond,” said Dustin Frye, President of Construction at Build BW.