When a new Fire, Police, or EMS Station is first put forward, organizations meet resistance and questions from those reluctant to spend money. Citizens ask about costs and location of the station. A “Study” by an expert design firm is the logical step to provide answers to these questions at a reasonable cost and is commonly the first step in the process of procuring a new station. Carter covers the scenarios a study can help your organization, the types of studies commonly conducted, the data generated, and advice on moving from Study to Project.