CONFERENCE PROGRAM
2025 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATES EXPIRE ON MARCH 1
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 1-on-One program designed for qualified attendees. Pre-registration is required.
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Renovating stations often requires dislocation of a portion of staff, entire staff, only apparatus & equipment, or any of the above. This session will take departments from start to finish on how temporary quarters might work. Using real department case studies, we explore what is involved in finding the right site, developing ideas for temporary quarters, and implementing them as fully functional facilities. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | In many parts of the United States, building codes require tornado shelters to protect first responders and other related staff working in critical public safety facilities. This presentation will provide an overview of code requirements, construction methods and typical design scope for storm shelters in these types of facilities. ![]() | In this presentation, we will explain how the renovation of police facilities involves a complex process. Unlike other public buildings, these projects encounter significant challenges that make them relatively rare. We will delve into the specific obstacles that contribute to this, such as regulatory complexities, budget constraints, and the need for uninterrupted services during renovations. ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Providing a safe environment that’s equitable and inclusive to all attracts a larger talent pool to the public safety profession. During this session, Mike Scott, joined by Kathryn Hicks, will discuss a variety of design strategies to achieve more inclusive stations from bunk room layout to locker spaces and even common spaces. The duo will discuss how one size DOESN’T fit all when it comes to providing equity and safety for all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, culture, race, or religion. ![]() ![]() | Every department planning a new facility should make a goal of designing one that will last 75 years or longer. It is equally important that this facility require as little repair & upkeep as possible during its lifespan. However, limited budgets are the single largest controlling factor in what you will be able to build. This session will explore the methods and options successfully utilized by many departments to plan and build a functional, durable, low-maintenance facility without “busting the budget”. How to Afford a 75-Year Facility will explore several ways in which you can design and build a facility that is as maintenance-free and long lasting as possible. We will look in-depth at various design considerations for the facility including site components, exterior building components, and interior building components, while also considering how you can plan a flexible design for future station growth. Finally, we will discuss building systems and materials that can stand the heavy use and abuse of First Responders. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | This presentation will explain how the architecture of police facilities plays a pivotal role in shaping the work environment and overall well-being of law enforcement professionals. Thoughtful design can help create spaces that are not only functional but also supportive of officers’ mental and physical health. ![]() ![]() | Explore how AI-driven security and technology solutions are transforming public safety design in EOC and dispatch rooms. From AI and drones to advanced security systems and fire alerting systems, we collaborate with industry leaders to create smarter, safer, and more resilient public safety environments. We will share exclusive insights into cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of emergency response. Hear real-world examples of how we’re pushing the boundaries of station design and enhancing crisis management. ![]() ![]() | Last year, we explored the various factors that drove the recent escalation of construction costs, largely influenced by historic economic events. Today the equation is a bit different – while escalation rates have returned to “normal,” we still face significant hurdles in helping communities grasp the true costs associated with public safety construction.
Although prices have leveled off, recent experiences have heightened the public's sensitivity to inflation. When trying to build support for your public safety building, the cost of construction often takes center stage. So, while some conditions have improved, critical decisions still need to be made during the design process to effectively manage community expectations and investments.
This session will be as much about understanding what happened to costs, as it is about understanding how to talk about costs. Ultimately, we want you to walk away with actionable strategies to address both the financial and communication challenges surrounding public safety construction projects. Jeff McElravy - Tecton Architects, Inc Rebecca Hopkins - Tecton Architects Matt Salad - Tecton Architects, Inc ![]() ![]() ![]() | Planning a public safety station project can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm you. This presentation will introduce the foundational components necessary for the planning, design, and construction of your great fire or police station. We will cover critical issues including: the evolution the public safety desing and recent trends; planning and building a station to stand the test of time; and pitfalls to avoid during the project. This lively session will provide the attendees a solid foundation of knowledge that will make you more prepared for the wide-ranging presentations to follow. ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Health and Wellness by Design describes a design approach that recognizes the significant impact that fire and rescue facilities can have on the health and wellness of our first responders. Through incorporation of important design concepts such as NFPA Red/Yellow/Green (Hot Zone) Design strategies to reduce contaminant exposure, Immersive and Biophilic Design principles to support firefighter mental and behavioral health, and On-site Training to promote physical and mental readiness, we are creating improved working environments to serve and protect those who serve and protect our communities. ![]() ![]() | A Guide to Selecting Interior Materials and Finishes
One of the primary criteria in selecting construction materials for a new police or fire station is to make sure they are durable, easy to clean, require minimal maintenance, and can withstand the extended rigors of firefighter and police officer use. Vendor claims range from reasonable to preposterous – in detailing your station, you need to know crucial information. Are the products truly as durable and easy to maintain as stated? Can you get replacement parts or support service from the vendor? Will the products stand the test of time?
This seminar will show examples of what works and what hasn’t when it comes to the design and construction of stations that will stand up the requirements of fire and police responder use. ![]() ![]() | This session delves into the critical role that a well-thought-out Program of Requirements plays in the success of any fire station project. Before any concepts are drawn, sites selected, or budgets prepared, a solid program is the foundation that sets the entire project up for success.
Whether you’re designing your first station or planning department-wide renovations, this session will show how effective programming can define facility size, determine individual space requirements, and shape the project budget. We will share real-world examples and trends that are seen in from various departments offering insights into optimizing building size, functionality, and firefighter safety. ![]() | The FirstNet Responder Network Authority and a retired Deputy Fire Chief/architect will explain how to design mission-critical communications with broadband into public safety facilities. Attendees will understand the basics of FirstNet, the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network, including the unique design requirements for public safety communication and broadband equipment in public safety facilities, the need for proper radio frequency engineering with a qualified architect and engineer with public safety facilities design experience, the specific components and subsystems involved in constructing and equipping public safety facilities to accommodate mission-critical communications systems. ![]() ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | In the world of law enforcement, evidence is the backbone of any investigation. That’s why property-evidence room design is so important. From interior finishes to locks and storage solutions, every detail must be taken into account. With the right design, your department can ensure that evidence is secured and your employees are safe. Whether you’re designing a brand new property room or updating an existing one, careful consideration and planning are essential to success. ![]() ![]() | The proper training for first responders is vitally important. It enables them to respond more efficiently, effectively and safely. Funding and appropriate sites for separate training facilities, however, can be hard to come by and easily cut from budgets. Designing facilities that allow for integration of training within the station or providing room on-site for future training opportunities can alleviate the burden of added funding for separate training facilities. This presentation will explore how opportunities for training can be integrated into Public Safety and Law Enforcement operations facilities.
Options for Training Locations:
1) Integrated training components within the facility or on the campus.
2) Provide shell space for future training opportunities within the building(s).
3) Stand-alone training centers. ![]() ![]() | This valuable session will focus on the fundamentals of how to navigate through construction drawings and specifications. Drawing nomenclature, symbols, and endless acronyms can make drawing and specifications seem like a different language. The objective of the presentation focuses on introducing and familiarizing you with the different types of construction documents, how drawings are organized, how to navigate through them, and what basic drawings, legends, notes, and schedules mean to you as the client. With a knowledge of how to navigate and understand construction documents, you will be left with the time and capacity to review and provide input on your project’s documents where it most matters. ![]() ![]() | The NFPA Research 2019 publication “Renovation Needs in the US Fire Service,” found that 43% of all stations in the US (21,230) were more than 40 years old.
Fire Chiefs have argued for years that their stations need to be updated or replaced by identifying deficiencies and the risks to firefighters’ health and wellbeing.
Municipalities expose themselves to potential litigation for failure to address violations of OSHA, NFPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards. Many warnings point to addressing firefighter exposure to carcinogens and pathogens in the station, and bringing these home to their families.
Learn how statutes and standards can support a safe workplace, and make stronger arguments to take action. ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | This presentation will emphasize the importance of tailoring the design to optimize departmental response times. Every department operates in a different manner. We will review various planning strategies that can serve career and volunteer departments, with a heavy focus on where and how turn-out gear can be stored to increase turnout times while mitigating exposure risk. We will also share research and explain the methodology for calculating response times. ![]() | This session will focus on how the public safety facility design can support planned and emergency activations of the EOC. Public safety personnel spend endless hours preparing and training for an increasing number of planned and emergency events such as inclement weather, public unrest, protests, terrorist acts, and special and planned events. This session explores EOC activation triggers and the facility design considerations that support facilities' readiness during EOC activations of various scales and complexities. After a very active 2024 hurricane season, we’ll share lessons learned from the complications and challenges created by these storms. ![]() ![]() | The upcoming 2026 edition, NFPA 1400, Standard on Fire Service Training, will be a new standard that combines and updates several NFPA's existing standards 1402, 1403, 1404, 1407, 1408, 1410, and 1451. Besides consolidattion of previous standards into one document, revisions will also have an impact on all fire training operations and facilities, including facilities located at dedicated fire training centers, fire stations, and other locations.The facilities portion of NFPA 1400 (formerly NFPA 1402) was overhauled to create new, minimum requirements for all training facilities. This important change will be reviewed, showing how it addresses substandard training structures and props to improve safety for training participants. It is being updated again for the 2026 edition, affecting new designs while also being retroactive to all existing training facilities. Examples include live fire training structures (burn buildings), drill towers, and technical rescue props, including props built into fire stations, that require modifications to remain in compliance with NFPA's minimum requirements. Roger Leboeuf - Elliott, LeBoeuf & McElwain, P.C. Brent Norwine - Riverside County, CA, Fire Department ![]() ![]() | The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Standards (CALEA) has hundreds of pages addressing requirements on every aspect of law enforcement policy. Wading through this volume of information and understanding how it applies to your new or renovated facility can be challenging. This program will discuss where the attendee needs to start and how CALEA will impact the design of their new Police Station. ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | As local governments around the country face more constrained budgets, their need for suitable public safety facilities remains the same. Multi-agency (fire, law enforcement, city hall, etc.) facilities have increased in popularity due to potential for cost savings. This presentation will explain the process of designing a facility that not only houses multiple agencies, but does so successfully. Through sensible design, shared/non-shared spaces and controlled access, a combined facility can be a comprehensive and cost effective solution to a local government’s facility needs. ![]() | A case study on the City of Rosemount, MN Police and Public Works facility. The 160,000 GSF facility was planned on a 20-acre site within the fast-growing Minneapolis suburb. The facility was thoughtfully planned to maximize shared space between the departments while providing a secure facility for police operations. At 50,000 SF, the police station includes staff workspace, interview rooms, holding, evidence processing/storage, indoor 25-yd tactical gun range, physical training and wellness areas, and a 35-stall squad garage. We will cover the site layout, operational flow, unique features, and some of the obstacles we overcame along the way. ![]() | Ever wonder what separates an award-winning design from the rest? Three judges from the 2024 Station Design Awards will offer a behind-the-scenes look into the judging process and share insights on what sets top-tier designs apart, how innovative concepts become industry standards, and the key elements of designs that elevate public safety facilities. This session is for designers, project managers, facilities personnel and architects who want to understand the evolving trends and criteria that award juries use to evaluate public safety facilities. Gain insights into the trends, standards, and innovative ideas that elevate a project in award competitions and understand why some great designs slip down the rankings and how to avoid these common pitfalls in your work. Lynn Reda - Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. Eric Pros - DS Architecture Jerry Streich - Brunton Architects & Engineers ![]() ![]() ![]() | Let’s face it: in our busy, hyper-connected world, getting your community involved can be tough. You can do everything well – engage the right experts, choose the perfect site, and create an amazing design – but if your community isn’t on board, your project may fail. So, how do you break through the noise to start real conversations? How do you motivate people to join in discussions that will shape their community’s future? This session dives into not just how, but also when and where to engage with the public. You'll discover effective strategies for involving your community early in the process, with the right information, message and support.
Once you've got their attention, what’s next? We’ll offer an interactive crash course on the innovative tools and technologies available to help create investment in the project, drive meaningful conversations and build consensus with confidence. ![]() ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | As fire departments transition to electric fire engines and fleet vehicles, station infrastructure and design must evolve to accommodate these new technologies. This presentation will provide factual insights into the infrastructure and facility upgrades necessary to support electric vehicles (EVs), including charging stations, electrical capacity, and maintenance requirements. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge to help them prepare realistic budgets, manage operational impacts, and set clear expectations as they plan for the EV future. This session will empower decision-makers to navigate the complexities of electrifying their fire station fleet while maintaining operational readiness. ![]() ![]() | Ever feel like your station is a disaster waiting to happen? You’re not alone. In this lighthearted yet informative session, we’ll take you on a journey through some of the most chaotic and dysfunctional stations we’ve encountered. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how to prioritize your station improvements. No matter what your situation may be, take solace in the fact that other departments' facilities may be in worse condition than yours. ![]() ![]() | Modern indoor ranges are a vital component for any law enforcement training program. We will discuss what a department needs to know when planning a new indoor firing range, renovating an existing range, or considering building a range within an existing building. Specific topics include training opportunities in an indoor range, firing range building construction requirements, range component selection, including targetry and bullet traps, safety features, and maintenance considerations. ![]() | Federal grant programs can provide critical funding support to outfit, renovate or build a new public safety building, but the process can feel daunting.This presentation will provide an overview of federal homeland security/emergency management-related grant programs such as the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) and Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG), with a breakdown of the stages of a grant cycle and allowable expenses. With over a decade of grant management experience, Dr. Wilmoth will share strategies from successful past projects, including a recent $2 million grant awarded for renovation of the City of Anaheim Emergency Operations Center in California. ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | This is a fast-paced session on the challenges of more than a dozen unique fire station sites, including describing the problem-solving and best practices for the process, and ultimate solutions. Site challenges include easements, grading, drainage, existing conditions, site access and apparatus turning, community design guidelines, training water runoff at training facilities, ADA accessibility, and planning for future site development. ![]() ![]() | Strategies to achieve the most energy efficient public safety facilities, in simple terms. Using real world examples, we discuss how 24/7/365 facilities can achieve not only net-zero energy but net-positive performance, and what you can do for your station to accomplish this as well. Understand the importance and value of early design-led energy modeling, massing, and solar orientation; and how that effort can translate into saving dollars. ![]() | As the saying goes, “The Devil is in the Details.” Careful planning consideration coupled with meticulous execution of the details for high-security and high-risk spaces such as evidence storage areas, holding cells, interview spaces, and sally ports can make or break your project. We will dive into managing and maintaining sight and sound separation, securing evidence safely, and mitigating the risk of detainees injuring officers or themselves while in custody. Other areas will include interview rooms, armories, and K-9 housing. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Evidence facilities are one of the most complex and regulated components of any law enforcement facility. Careful planning and attention to detail surrounding chain of custody, security, storage, ventilation, and health and safety of the officers and evidence technicians is critical. Competing priorities often surround security, public interaction, officer access and vehicle garage placement, while everchanging regulations ensure planning for growth and flexibility a crucial consideration. This session focuses on key design strategies surrounding today’s modern evidence facility and the details important to crafting this key operational component. Also covered are both standalone evidence facility considerations and evidence facility needs when embedded within the police department proper. Jeff Humphreys - MACKENZIE. Joseph Latta - International Association for Property and Evidence Inc. / Evidence Control Systems, Inc. ![]() | This case study will review the design and construction of Meridian Fire Department’s Stations 7 & 8. These two stations where built concurrently along with a Police precinct building on the same property as Station 8 in Meridian, Idaho in 2023. The presentation will review the process of the two-station project and police precinct from conception through completion. Among other topics, industry best practices on design, bidding process on two stations built concurrently and on-going budget review and cost overruns. Charlie Butterfield - Meridian Fire Department Stacy Redman - City of Meridian, ID, Public Works Department ![]() ![]() | Through an examination of undertaken renovation projects for the Metro West Fire Protection District, City and a Fire Protection District, all located in St. Louis County (Missouri), the Owners/Officers and Architects will share their knowledge of difficulties encountered, challenges overcome, and things they wish they’d have known before they started, all with an eye toward assisting other agencies and personnel who may be considering undertaking a public safety renovation project. Joshua Mandell - FGM Architects John Bradley - Metro West Fire Protection District (St. Louis County, MO) Eric Hall - City of Des Peres, MO, Department of Public Safety ![]() ![]() ![]() | New protocols at the fireground to remove contaminants are essential, but they don’t complete the job. Designing a proper decon laundry that is compliant with NFPA 1851 guidelines and builds on results from current research is crucial to the health and safety of returning firefighters and to everyone back at the station. Using 3-D and “walk-through” models, see a variety of facilities that treat decon as a flow-through process moving from dirty to clean. The models range in scale from large central stations to small substations to renovations where the process needs to be “shoehorned” in. ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Selecting the right design and construction team is one of the most critical steps in delivering a successful public safety facility. This session will provide a comprehensive guide to developing effective Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Driscoll will demystify the RFQ/RFP process of how these tools are designed to function, what key information should be included, and how to align them with your department’s unique project goals. Gain insights on how to craft RFQs/RFPs that attract the best-qualified teams, facilitate a fair evaluation process, and set the foundation for successful project delivery. ![]() | This presentation and discussion will focus on the design of Interview Rooms including the design elements of different types of Interview rooms. This session will also include, DOJ Requirements, Recommendations, and discuss the importance of the Interview Room Recording Management System. ![]() | The rising costs of designing and constructing public safety facilities have become a significant challenge, often drawing public scrutiny, and stretching departmental budgets and funding viability. This presentation will offer systematic strategies to manage and reduce expenses effectively upfront. Key approaches include data-driven decision-making, identifying cost drivers, fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, and exploring ways to get your project built. Emphasis is on long-term planning, flexible designs to accommodate future needs, designs to support operations based on how facilities are really being used, and ensuring decisions made today won’t lead to costly future burdens. Brian Harris - TCA Architecture + Planning + Design Sarah Elley - TCA Architecture + Planning + Design ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Explore the many details that go into making your Police Station's Training, Interview Rooms, Patrol, and Line of Safety more functional and successful. From the elements that go into productive Interview Rooms, to the aspects that go into a successful Training venue, to the details of an effective and efficient Patrol area, we will explore thoughtful planning and design of key details for your Law Enforcement facility. Fred Clifford - BRW Architects James Hamilton - Brown Reynolds Watford Architects Charlie Howell - Howell Design Group ![]() ![]() ![]() | After two days of immersive presentations, a journal full of notes, and your head spinning…what next? No matter where you are in the process, this presentation will walk you through a step-by-step flow chart to advance your project. Three architects, from different public design safety firms have collaborated to develop an interactive outline to simplify this complicated process. Every decision point offers the opportunity to choose the best path for you as you journey toward a new facility for your department and community. This interactive session offers the chance to ask any final questions that you may have and the opportunity to leave the conference with an outline of your next steps. Tim Wiley - emersion DESIGN LLC Joe Weithman - Mull & Weithman Architects, Inc Eric Pros - DS Architecture ![]() ![]() ![]() | Putting Art into Service – Successfully Integrating Public Art into a Public Safety Facility Project This unique, engaging and dynamic seminar will tackle the questions of why and how to incorporate public art in your public safety facility project. We look at the potential for art to amplify a public safety organization’s connection to the community they serve. We surveyed public art case studies across a wide range of facilities, communities, and media including a series of public safety projects where Nine dot Arts and TCA Architecture Planning collaborated. Learn to define the concept of integrated art where the artist, architect, and engineers collaborate, so the art works within operational constraints, and the design of the facility provides a context for the art and any infrastructure needs (e.g., lighting, water, structural support). We will discuss how to ensure a selected art concept is a success for your organization and your community. ![]() | This presentation will focus on strategies to develop practical and functional apparatus bays and support spaces for operational efficiency and training. The first part of the presentation shall cover how apparatus bays have evolved over the years and what factors now drive their cost. The second part will review a more detailed overview of spatial requirements, lighting, mechanical systems, vehicle exhaust systems, fire protection, structural conditions, door operations, and apparatus clearances. We will also review the development of Electric Apparatus and how the advent of this technology will influence the design of stations for generations to come. Additional information shall be reviewed for associated support spaces to ensure departments provide hygienic first responders conditions. ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | First Responders consistently think about the health, safety and welfare of the general public and the people they are there to protect. But what happens when a station, stations or an entire department is damaged or destroyed as part of a natural disaster? Jay Chase will present lessons learned through the last nineteen years of working on repair, replacement and improved projects funded by FEMA. What can we do today to make it a smoother process of recovering from a potential disaster? ![]() | Architectural projects often begin with the realization that your existing facility no longer meets the capacity and operational requirements for your organization. Founded in 1850, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office in New Jersey is planning for the future to incorporate best practices and new technologies. Like many growing counties, they face challenges with existing facilities including inadequate space for operations, multiple facilities dispersed throughout the county, and aging infrastructure that struggles to meet maintenance and modern building code standards.
This presentation uses Ocean County Sheriff’s Office as a case study to explore how the architectural design process can be used to gather critical date including existing facility assessments, space needs analysis, conceptual design options and budgetary cost estimates. We will demonstrate how the information developed through this process ultimately led to the creation of a new facility design that consolidated operations into one facility that includes Sheriff Administration, Criminal Investigations, Forensics Laboratory, Office of Emergency Management, 911 Dispatch, and County Information Technology. This information becomes critical for defining your vision and establishing a pathway to implementation.
We will highlight the challenges discovered during the process and define potential solutions and strategies used to continue to advance the project. We will also define the traditional design steps used by architects and what you need to know to identify a design team and understand how you become a valuable member in the design process. ![]() ![]() | Fire Station Projects Simplified: Construction projects can be challenging, but an Owner’s Representative will make life much easier for you. Acting on your behalf and your best interests, they handle the tough work of managing your fire station remodel or new construction, from developing a scope and budget to final delivery of the project. An Owners Representative will oversee the project budgeting and design, coordinate and manage contractors, drive project schedules, and control costs. Their goal is to streamline the process and you receive a high-quality fire facility that meets your needs without the headaches typically associated with construction. Dan Wisinski - River Caddis Management Kenneth Lay - City of Lansing, MI, Fire Department Robert Backus - City of Lansing, MI, Police Department ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Fire, Police, Public Safety, and EMS are beginning to shift to electric vehicles, net-zero buildings, technology-heavy systems and respond to climate change and advanced IT. More challenges include how to accommodate battery storage and biometrics. Drones and robots? Will biometrics be the new standard for measuring health and well-being of responders? We will explore how these ideas and equipment impact new public safety facilities. ![]() ![]() | Fire stations are complex facilities where every detail, no matter how small, can impact daily operations and safety. This advance course focuses on room by room product, materials, and equipment of specific details that are necessary in today’s firehouses. From choosing the right locking mechanisms for bedroom lockers to strategically locating gas-shutoff reset switches in the kitchen, this course will dive into the often-overlooked yet critical details that can significantly enhance the functionality of your fire station. Through thoughtful planning and smart design, you can save square footage, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. This session will provide practical insights and actionable recommendations for making design decisions that lead to a more streamlined and cost-effective fire station. ![]() ![]() |