Christopher Kehde, Design Principal/Vice President, FGM Architects, is a graduate of Virginia Tech and has practiced architecture in the greater Washington, DC area for over 25 years. Christopher and the FGMA team are national Thought Leaders in the design of public safety facilities. FGMA is nationally recognized for its focus on design solutions that support first responder health and wellness. Among recent and current public safety projects: Reston Fire Station No. 25 in Fairfax County; Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy in Rockville, MD; Beachwood Fire Station No. 2 in Beachwood, Ohio; and Concord Fire Station 1 and Department Headquarters, in Concord, OH.