Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Six drive thru bays with minimum dimensions of width 18’ x length 100’ each should be equipped with trench drains including an oil/sand separator. • Bay doors will be bi-fold on the front of the building with glass sectional doors on the rear. • The bay shall be designed with a vehicle exhaust removal system. • 14’ x 14’ workshop that is accessible from the main bay area. • Ventilated turn-out gear storage room to accommodate 30 gear lockers and have a floor drain. • The decontamination room shall be accessible from the main bay area to contain a shower, commercial turn-out gear washing machine, turn-out gear dryer, and eye wash station. • Mezzanine above storage rooms accessible by stairs and provides housing for building mechanicals to provide easy access for the building systems. • Living areas of the station should be buffered from bay and equipment areas to limit exposure to carcinogens and other biohazards. • The kitchen/dining area should be a commercial kitchen to include refrigerators and storage for four separate shifts. • Access to an exterior patio with grill area. • Residential laundry area within the living area of the facility includes a washer/dryer and mop sink. • The training room shall accommodate 50 people and a conference room to accommodate 12 people. The training room must be able to be isolated from the rest of the building for other town and public use. • Exercise room with windows surrounding the room for employee safety. The exercise room should have double doors for moving equipment with ease. The exercise room should be 16’ x 16’ minimum. • At least 5 administrative offices with closet space. • The building shall include a day room with a minimum size of 24’ x 24’, preferably accessible from the kitchen area. • Training props incorporated within the building. • The building will have a fire alarm and sprinkler system. • The building shall have a diesel generator for back-up power with a transfer switch and fuel cell. • The building shall be equipped for high-speed internet service and full wi-fi capability. • The building shall have an IT room. • The building shall include an SCBA cascade area. • The building shall have a minimum of 25 parking spaces and adequate handicap spaces. • Drive lanes shall be adequate for moving fire apparatus with ease around the building. • Site utilities shall include stormwater management, water service, gas (natural or propane), underground electricity, and internet service. • The facility should have a lobby area for the public to gain access for reports and inquiries with restrooms. • The building shall have storage areas for EMS equipment, cleaning supplies, and drinking water storage. • The building shall have a minimum of a 10’ x 10’ hose storage area. • The building shall accommodate 10 employees sleeping quarters with lockers and bathrooms/showers.
