Monday, May 11, 2020
2020-05-11
Fire & LE 1-on-One
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
Pre-registered fire, LE and public safety agencies meet 1-on-One with specialized architects for an objective review of plans.
Ballrooms 3, 4, 5
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Breakfast for attendees & exhibitors
Ballrooms 1 & 2
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Opening Session
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Welcome and explanation of tours
Ballrooms 1 & 2
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
The Right Start for Your Public Safety Design
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
Designing a Public Safety Station can be a daunting task. This presentation is an introduction to the foundational components necessary for the planning, design and construction of your great Fire or Police Station. A lively session provides a solid founcation of knowledge to prepare attendees for the wide-ranging presentations to follow.
Ken Newell
Principal
Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects
Ken Newell, has earned a national reputation for the programming and design of public safety facilities that are functional, practical, and budget-conscious. Ken has been directly involved in the planning and design of over 300 fire stations, EMS stations, and public safety training facility projects. He has also consulted other architects on the design of over seventy public safety projects spanning 27 states. Many of these stations have received national design award recognition.
Ballrooms 1 & 2
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Programming Basics
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
What is a building program and how is it developed? Learn how to develop a program for your facility to provide a foundation
Lynn Reda
Principal, Public Safety Leader
Hughes Group Architects
Lynn is a registered architect of 25 years, 15 of which has been focused on the programming, design, documentation and project management of over 30 fire and rescue facilities. As a national leader in public safety facilities, Lynn strives to design facilities that are reflective of the unique characteristics of each department and its culture.
Ballrooms 3, 4, 5
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Break with Exhibitors
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM
10:45 AM
Break for attendees & exhibitors
Ballrooms 1 & 2
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Designing Fire/Police & Public Safety Facilities for a Changing Climate and Sea Level Rise
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
10:45 AM
11:45 AM
Environmental issues to be considered when locating and designing Fire Stations, Police Stations, Emergency Operations & Communications Centers including high winds, flooding, water surge, fires, etc. Strategies for sea level rise, mitigating inland flood staging, and resilient buildings and systems through case studies. Also funding mechanisms in federal/state programs.
Susan Gantt
Senior Vice President
Architects Design Group, Inc.
Susan specializes in Public Safety Facilities across the U.S. She has a general contractor's license and LEED AP by the U.S. Green Building Council. Her 38-year career includes Master Planning, Strategic Planning & Programming, and PSA facilities. Susan worked with the NDPTC (National Disaster Preparedness Training Center) as a DHS Certified Instructor. NDPTC trains professionals & the general public in environments and infrastructure, to withstand natural disasters, as well as to respond & communicate with governmental, NGO, and the public before, during and after a natural disaster.
Pete DiMaria
Fire Chief
Naples Fire Department
Ballrooms 1 & 2
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Explanation of 1-on-One
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
What if a specialist in public safety facilities could review your plans and offer input on your project--no strings attached. That's what the 1-on-One is designed to do for you.
Ballrooms 3, 4, 5
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Lunch and Exhibits
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Lunch in Exhibit area
Ballroom 1
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
How to Craft RFQs & RFPs to Get the Responses to Make the Best Design Team for your Project
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Selecting the right design team for your project is the most important step for a successful building. RFQs and RFPs need to clearly communicate the important priorities of your agency.
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Roy Conard
Capital Projects Director
Philadelphia Department of Public Property
Roy leads a team of Project Managers overseeing all capital design and construction contracts for the Philadelphia Fire Department’s 68 facilities, three high-rise municipal office and courts buildings, and the historic Philadelphia City Hall. His team’s purpose is to deliver facilities that serve the PFD’s mission, improve workplace health & safety conditions, and maximize the City’s capital investment. Roy has 27 years of experience in public safety, civic, and institutional architecture, as both designer and owner’s rep.
David Kearney
Captain, Technical Services
Philadelphia Fire Department
Over 25 years with the Philadelphia Fire Department, Dave works with the city’s Department of Public Property, design professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders to advance PFD’s vision related to construction, operations, and maintenance of PFD’s 68 operational and support locations. A first responder for 34 years, Dave has served as a firefighter, paramedic, code inspector, instructor, company officer, on several NFPA technical committees, and serves on city-wide workgroups related to healthy built environment, stormwater management, and GIS.
Ballroom 2?
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Selecting a Site for your Fire Station
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Selecting a Site wil provide "Rules of Thumb" including guidelines for site size, cost-saving strategies and characteristics of a successful site. Case studies of fire station projects will examine what features and elements exist to make or break your budge and station design
Fire
Jennifer Bettiol
Project Manager
Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW) Architects
For over 10 years, Jennifer Bettiol has made it a priority to design stations which will efficiently facilitate the demands of the emergency responders. With multiple design awards from Fire Chief, Firehouse, and F.I.E.R.O., Jennifer creates a balance between function and aesthetics in Fire Station design. She is a graduate of Texas A & M's Master of Architecture program.
Ray Holliday
Director
Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW) Architects
BRW Architects, under the guidance of Ray Holliday, has used innovative forethought in the design of over 175 Fire and EMS facilities. With more than 50 design awards from Fire Chief, Firehouse, Station Style and F.I.E.R.O., Ray and BRW Architects have become nationally recognized in fire station design. Ray is also an instructor in the architecture department of Texas A&M.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
How to Build Every Square Foot You Need, While Needing Every Square Foot You Build
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Strategies to increase police facility efficiency and maximize the value of your investment. This session examines case studies that maximize efficiency, reduce wasted area and create better working environments. Why not provide a more innovative approach to your use of space and create a healthier environment for your officers?
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Jeff McElvray, AIA
Principal
Tecton Architects
Jeff McElravy, a graduate of Penn State University, after 20 years in architecture, joined Tecton Architects on 2006 and cultivated a Public Safety studio and completed emergency response facilities throughout the Northeast. Jeff’s perspective is strengthened by his long-standing membership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is an established member of IACP’s Community Policing Committee and an advisor to the Policing Leadership Group, which works with police agencies and local governments to advance partnership with their communities.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
A Combined Effort - How to Plan and Design a Successful Shared Public Safety Facility
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Local governments' need to constrain budgets and need for suitable public safety structures have increased the popularity of multi-agency public safety facilities for cost savings. Thru sensible design, shared/non-shared spaces and controlled access, a combined public safety facility can be a comprehensive and cost effective solution for local governments.
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James Stumbo
Senior Principal
Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects
Jim has developed a national reputation for his expertise in the efficient and effective design of Public Safety facilities. He has written professional articles on design for regional fire and rescue publications. He enjoys teaching design courses at regional and national Fire and Law Enforcement conferences.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Operations-Based Design - Planning and Building Your Most Effective Police Station
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
The modern police station is a highly complex facility with intensive space needs for people and equipment. How does one understand and prioritize the demands and security issues? Operations-Based Design is a roadmap to design a station that is responsive to your department, a safe and secure work environment, and effective for the community that it serves.
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Candice Wong
Principal
TEN OVER Studios
Candice has dedicated the past 24 years to helping law enforcement personnel and first responders live and work in operations-driven, cohesive, comfortable facilities. She has completed dozens of LEED®-certified public safety projects, focusing on lower operating and utility costs. Here at the Station Design Conference, Candice leads our Law Enforcement Preconference team, sharing insights on the latest in innovations in police stations and public safety facilities.
Karl Lundeen
Senior Designer
TEN OVER Studios
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
How to be an Effective Client: Project Initiation
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
What makes an effective client? Are you invited to the table for every meeting, or are you held at arm’s length by a General Services Department or other management group? Understand the role of your department in the process of starting a project. This presentation will walk through the early stages of developing a project and discuss when and how you can be most effective, developing a budget, issuing an RFP, selecting an AE team and generally designing your facility.
Keith Driscoll
Senior Project Manager
Hughes Group Architects
Keith Driscoll has with over a decade of experience across all aspects of public safety planning and design. He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and is an ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner. During his time with Hughes Group, Keith has completed public safety projects, from planning through construction, for departments small and large as well as everything in between.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Case Study: The Road to Station 3-Detour Ahead
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
Few chiefs have the opportunity to build more than one fire station in a career. Learning from the experience of others is a close second place to first-hand experience. Chief Flynn invites you on a 45 minute virtual ride to the final destination of West Bloomfield, MI Fire Station 3. Along the virtual ride you will encounter some bumpy roads, poor driving conditions, and detours. Buckle-up and learn how you can improve the ride to your new fire station.
Fire
Greg Flynn
Fire Chief
West Bloomfield, MI, Fire Department
Chief Flynn joined the West Bloomfield Fire Department in 1998. He as a firefighter/paramedic for 11 years, promoted to Captain and assigned oversight of the Emergency Medical Services Division. Six years later he was appointed Assistant Chief and finally to Fire Chief in April of 2015. Flynn has a Bachelor degree in Public Safety Studies, is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program, and has held positions on various local, regional, and state committees.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
What the Heck are Soft Costs?
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
Soft costs are less recognizable than hard costs, but are equally important and include: professional fees, insurance, taxes, commissioning and a host of others. Learn to identify soft costs required for your project and how to develop these costs into a budget.
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Henry Pittner
Associate Partner
BKV Group
Ballrooms 3, 4, 5
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Break with Exhibitors
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
What Should a Station Look Like? Fire/Police/EMS?
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Ted Galante
President
The Galante Architecture Studios
Paul Erickson
Sr. Principal/President
LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects
Paul Erickson, FAIA, has become the nation’s leading advocate within the architecture and fire service for designing fire stations that will reduce the incidence of cancer within the fire industry. Paul’s expertise is from over thirty years of designing fire and rescue stations, and most importantly, his research over the past four years to reduce the incidence of cancer in emergency responders. Paul’s research and lectures played a central role in his elevation to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Resilient Design Considerations for Law Enforcement Facilities
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Police Stations and Sheriff’s Facilities are critical for supporting law enforcement functions. This program will discuss resilient planning and design considerations for building renovations and new construction to keep your operations intact and safe when shocks and stresses occur. Issues to be discussed include building code requirements, risk analysis, site selection, and building to protect against threats (man-made safety and security issues), and hazards (natural disasters).
Ray Lee
Principal
FGM Architects
Ray has 30 years’ experience specializing in the planning and design of public safety and municipal facilities. He is recognized for his deep understanding of police, fire, and 911 operations. Ray also has an outstanding knowledge of resilient design, focusing on best practices for safety and security from threats and natural disasters. Ray is a CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) Certified Practitioner and a Cal OES Disaster Service Worker Volunteer.
Brian Meade
Design Principal
FGM Architects
For more than 25 years, Brian has been inspired and honored to help make communities stronger through thoughtful, efficient, and sustainable design solutions around the country. His broad passion for Civic and Municipal Architecture and the history of a community has led to rich and diverse opportunities across many different project types. Brian’s creative project approach has also led to numerous design awards and speaking opportunities on public safety and Civic design.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Living Buildings and Emergency Facilities: A Path to Becoming Future Ready
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Compelling models of resilient and sustainable design are emerging around the country. How are they influencing public safety design? Living Building certification paths will be presented relative to other metrics, case studies reviewed, resiliency strategies provided, and their applicability to these building types will be discussed. Leveraging this information will help you navigate this trend to inform and support your community, be more operationally efficient during natural and manmade emergencies, and enhance the health and safety of the facility users.
Brian Harris
Princicpal/President
TCA Architecture + Planning
Brian has led in the design of over 175 fire facilities in 10 states. He has won numerous design awards and wrote many articles on fire facility planning and design. Brian was the architect of record for the 1st LEED certified fire station; the 1st LEED certified training facility, the 1st LEED Platinum fire station, and was a fire facility design specialist on the 1st two Zero Energy fire stations in the country.
Brad Lijequist
Zero Energy Senior Program Manager
McKinstry Zero Energy
Brad Liljequist leads the company’s zero energy efforts nationally. Previously, he directed energy, carbon, and community programs for the International Living Future Institute (creator and administrator of the Living Building Challenge), and developed the first certified multifamily zero energy project in the United States, zHome, as well as Issaquah Fire Station 72, winner of the national ASHRAE Technology award in 2012 and author of The Power of Zero: Learning from the World’s Leading Zero Energy Buildings.
Ballrooms 3, 4, 5
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
2020-05-12
Welcome Reception
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
Open
Ballrooms, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Open
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Opening Session
8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
8:00 AM
8:20 AM
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
The Dark Arts: Value Engineering
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM
9:15 AM
What is Value Engineering (VE)? VE should create value for your project, so why is it considered a dark art? People don’t understand the concepts and don’t learn in a manner to help them maximize the solution. What tools do you need and where do you find the correct information? Learn how VE can work for fire, police and public safety facilities and their sites. Learn about cost-effective means for planning, feasibility, programming, design, and construction.
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Dennis Ross
Director of Emergency Services Market
H2M Architects
Dennis is an architect and co-founder of Pacheco Ross Architects and now part of the H2M family. Dennis is NCARB certified; a member of the American Institute of Architects, NFPA, the International Code Council, is licensed in 14 states and an honorary member of the Kingston Fire Department. He has over 40-years of focused experience and expertise in public forums, project management, land use, budgeting, and solutions to difficult problems has enabled him to knowledgeably write and speak on a variety of station design issues.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Case Study: Dothan, AL, Public Safety Training Center-Funding Partnership
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
We are better together! Participate in an interactive presentation on how the Wiregrass Foundation collaboratively partnered with multiple public safety jurisdictions and private partners to create the Wiregrass Public Safety Center. Discover the power and value of smart community investment that enables state of the art public safety training across agencies and political lines to maximize effectiveness and promote the common good.
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Barbara Alford
President
Wiregrass Foundation
Dr. Barbara Alford, president, Wiregrass Foundation, a non-profit that invests earnings from $100 million-dollar endowment to fulfill their mission through charitable investments with significant, measurable impact on health, education and quality of life. A native New Yorker, she is dedicated to improving educational and community opportunities in the greater Dothan area. In 2004, she retired after 25-years as president of Troy State University-Dothan campus. Barbara founded In-Sight Solutions, a consulting firm to transform colleges, universities and community organizations with strategic planning services. Barbara became president of the Wiregrass Foundation in 2014.
Steve Parrish
Police Chief
Dothan, AL
Chief Steve Parrish is a 35-year veteran of law enforcement and serves as the Police Chief in Dothan, Alabama. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a military police officer and attained the rank of Staff Sargent. In 1984, he joined the Dothan Police Department where he served as a detention officer, patrol officer and narcotics investigator. In 1990, he was promoted to Police Sargent and served as the department’s first K-9 handler. Parrish graduated from Troy University with bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice, while employed with the City of Dothan. He served the Dothan Police Department as Lieutenant, Captain, Major and in 2015, Parrish was appointed Chief of Police.
David Streebin
Principal
RDG Planning & Design
With 30 years of experience in all phases of architecture, David specializes in Public Safety and Higher Education. He leads the planning and design for RDG’s public safety clients, including federal, state, county, and city clients. His recent projects include fire, police and military simulations that consist of drill towers, gun ranges, Class A and B burn buildings, practical applications bays, classrooms, offices, fitness, and active learning. David also has a NRA Range Development and Operating certification.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Not Just a Garage: the Modern Apparatus Bay
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
9:15 AM
10:00 AM
A two-part presentation focused on strategies to develop effective and functional apparatus bays and support spaces for operational efficiency and training. The first part will cover how apparatus bays have evolved and factors now driving their cost. The second part will review detailed items such as spatial requirements, lighting, mechanical systems, vehicle exhaust systems, fire protection, structural conditions, door operations, and apparatus clearances. Additional information will review support spaces to ensure departments are providing hygienic conditions for first responders.
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Rob Manns
Principal
Manns Woodward Studio
Robert Manns has over 15 years of experience in the design of first responder facilities and has been the lead designer for more than 30 fire stations and training centers over the course of the past five years. Recent awards include a Bronze Award from Firehouse Station Design for the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company renovation. Rob has also served as a judge for the Firehouse 2018 Station Design Awards.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
The Welcoming Face of a Police Station
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Fred Clifford
Director
BRW Architects
Jason Cave
Senior Associate
BRW Architects
Ballrooms 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Break with Exhibitors
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
The Study: Set Yourself Up for Success
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
When the need for a new facility is first put forward, most organizations encounter resistance and questions from constituents reluctant to spend money. A “Study” by an expert design firm can provide defensible answers to these questions at a reasonable cost. This session will cover the scenarios in which a study can help your organization, the types of studies commonly conducted, the type of data generated, and provide advice about moving from Study to Project.
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Craig Carter
Associate Partner
BKV Group
Craig, associate partner with BKV Group, is dedicated to the public sector with a specialty in fire stations. He leads all fire station design projects and completed over 50 fire station projects. He has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and is LEED Accredited with a specialty in Building Design and Construction. He has a strong knowledge of NFPA, FEMA, OSHA and focused on the latest national research and trends.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
CALEA and your Police Station: What you Need to Know
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
10:30 AM
11:15 AM
CALEA Law Enforcement Agency Standards has hundreds of pages addressing requirements for written directives on every aspect of law enforcement policy. Jim will discuss where the attendee needs to start and how CALEA will impact the design of their new Police Station with regards to detention and holding, evidence storage and handling, and juvenile operations. These subjects and others will be addressed to assist you in being CALEA compliant for your next accreditation review.
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James Stumbo
Senior Principal
Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects
Jim has developed a national reputation for his expertise in the efficient and effective design of Public Safety facilities. He has written professional articles on design for regional fire and rescue publications. He enjoys teaching design courses at regional and national Fire and Law Enforcement conferences.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Construction Administration 101
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
You’ve planned your project for years, budget’s approved and design work is complete. Now you learn if difficulties (even litigation) in the project are encountered, it’s most likely to occur during the construction phase. “Construction Administration” begins with the selection of your General Contractor and continues until after you occupy the new facility. This presentation will discuss what to expect and plan for during Construction Administration, along with procedures to put in place to help assure that the construction results in the best possible facility.
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Ken Newell
Principal
Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects
Ken Newell, has earned a national reputation for the programming and design of public safety facilities that are functional, practical, and budget-conscious. Ken has been directly involved in the planning and design of over 300 fire stations, EMS stations, and public safety training facility projects. He has also consulted other architects on the design of over seventy public safety projects spanning 27 states. Many of these stations have received national design award recognition.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Lunch in Exhibits area
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
The 411 on Materials
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Come TOUCH and FEEL all kinds of building finish materials and hear about the pros and cons of each. See inspiration images and hear about important things to consider during the finish selection process. There are many new finish materials on the market. How can various finish materials affect the feel of the environment? What do different finish materials do to impact sound in a space? How do these finish materials fit into your budget? What are the maintenance protocols for these new finish products?
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Jason Estes
Vice President
FGM Architects
Under Jason’s direction and leadership, the FGM Municipal team has developed millions of square feet of built Public Safety space. Jason is a problem solver and communicator, and has the expert knowledge to support municipal clients throughout the building design and construction process. He has a passion for municipal design, particularly fire and police, and is committed to providing exceptional, functional solutions for his clients and the public at large.
Raegan Porter
Senior Associate
FGM Architects
A Registered Interior Designer with a diverse background in Municipal, Recreation and Contract design, Raegan has a unique ability to understand how impactful interior design can be on organization’s culture. She leverages design through materials, furniture, lighting and artwork to bring her clients vision to life, and to positively impact their culture. Her goal is to create spaces that foster a positive experience, both for her clients and the communities they serve.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Case Study: Springdale, AR, Prototype Fire Station Plan
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Michael J. Irwin, Fire Chief of Springdale, Arkansas Fire Department and Mary McGrath, AIA will present the process used to develop a prototype station plan, how each plan was site adapted and the pros and cons of using a prototypical plan and station design. The Springdale Fire Department is completing the construction of its third version of the prototype station and Chief Irwin will present his experience in guiding these projects to fruition.
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Michael Irwin
Fire Chief
Springdale, AR, Fire Dept.
Mary McGrath
Principal
Mary McGrath Architects
Mary McGrath is the founding principal of Mary McGrath Architects, an Oakland, CA-based firm that specializes in the design of public safety facilities. McGrath’s 30 years of experience has included all phases of professional design services leading the design and construction of a wide variety of public safety projects. The practice specializes in fire stations (urban and rural), fire headquarters, emergency operations centers and training facilities. She has completed the design and construction of nearly 60 fire station projects and uses an “operations-based design” approach in the develop of each department’s unique solution. Mary McGrath Architects has the experience of developing over a dozen LEED-accredited fire station facilities at the Gold level. McGrath obtained her bachelor of architecture degree from Cal Poly State University at San Luis Obispo, CA, and has contributed to Firehouse Station Design Conferences since 2008.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Designing Interview Rooms
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Interview rooms are essential to every police department however, not all interview rooms are the same. This session will focus on the how interview rooms can have different functions, settings and purposes for investigations, hiring, and report taking. We will discuss how early planning and location of the Interview spaces can affect the everyday work flow of the office and the integration of technology into the design of the space.
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Jonathan Tallman
Associate, Senior Project Manager
Dewberry
Jason Leverton
Commander
DeKalb, IL, Police Department
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Identifying Common Construction Issues and Eliminate them Before they Start
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Mike Scott has worked with multiple Fire Departments on repeat fire station projects learning to make the next station and process better. This presentation will include various building systems, interior and exterior, and discuss construction issues including finish materials, waterproofing, and site features. Case studies will be presented with solutions identified to help review drawings to eliminate issues before construction. Mike will partner with an experienced fire department facility manager to provide an owners perspective.
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Michael Scott
Principal
RRM Design Group
Mike specializes in large-scale, complex public projects. Mike enjoys shepherding projects from inception to completion, providing team management with a positive attitude, and coordinating consultant systems for complete and integrated buildings. He is a licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Applying Building Codes to Public Safety Facilities
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
Examine the application of building codes, standards, and accessibility requirements specific to fire and police station design. Consideration will be given to authorities having jurisdiction at the federal, state, and local levels. We will review the risks and costs associated with varying code interpretations. The questions of to what extent does your station need to be ADA accessible and if your two-story station needs an elevator will be answered!
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Brian Berryhill
Partner
Roth + Shepherd Architects
Brian has 11 years of experience on over 22 public safety projects. Committed to staying at the forefront of law enforcement design, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the design and planning of municipal and public safety projects. His work with communities across the county has honed his ability to lead teams of design professionals has resulted in numerous award-winning projects.
Brian Harris
Princicpal/President
TCA Architecture + Planning
Brian has led in the design of over 175 fire facilities in 10 states. He has won numerous design awards and wrote many articles on fire facility planning and design. Brian was the architect of record for the 1st LEED certified fire station; the 1st LEED certified training facility, the 1st LEED Platinum fire station, and was a fire facility design specialist on the 1st two Zero Energy fire stations in the country.
Forest Hooker
Senior Associate
TCA Architecture + Planning
Fire facility design is a primary focus of Forest’s architectural career. Having worked on 35+ facilities over his 25 years of experience, Forest has a keen understanding of fire station design and construction. Forest is a published author and speaker on fire facility design. He has won multiple awards for his fire station projects, most recently the Station Style 2019 Gold award for Central Pierce Fire and Rescue Station 60.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Evidence Storage & Processing
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
Sight & Sound Separation Requirements, the legalization of marijuana, Red-Flag Laws, and similar legislation have a significant impact on how law enforcement agencies handle detainees, and process and store evidence. We will review concepts, details, and systems available to law enforcement agencies about to embark in the design of a police facility. Also, an in-depth look at how the above challenges influence the design of holding cells, evidence storage areas, sally ports, and other high-secure environments within the station.
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Rob Manns
Principal
Manns Woodward Studio
Robert Manns has over 15 years of experience in the design of first responder facilities and has been the lead designer for more than 30 fire stations and training centers over the course of the past five years. Recent awards include a Bronze Award from Firehouse Station Design for the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company renovation. Rob has also served as a judge for the Firehouse 2018 Station Design Awards.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Decon: Designing Hot Zone Transitions
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
Building on the principles of Hot Zone Design, this presentation focuses on the design of transitional “warm zones” and decontamination spaces within a fire station. The design of these spaces is a critical part of controlling and containing contaminant exposure, and there is not a one size fits all solution. Decontamination design must be customized based on each department’s health-safety goals, operational procedures, staffing demands, and budget. This presentation will present a series of decon design solutions and will help you determine what solution it right for you.
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Katie Atwater
Project Manager
LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects
Katie has focused her career on public safety facilities. Recent projects include the Lorton Fire Station No. 19 and the Montgomery Co. Public Safety Training Academy, a 12-building campus, including an academic building, firing range, hi-bay training facility, USAR training and canine building and yard.
Christopher Kehde
Principal
LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects
Christopher has practiced architecture for 20 years with a focus on design and construction of public safety facilities. Christopher studied at the Center for European Studies and Architecture in Switzerland. Recent and current projects include: the Montgomery Co. Public Safety Training Academy in Maryland and the Reston Fire Station No. 5 in Fairfax Co., VA.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Technology and Your Station
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
When designing a fire station to include current technology and facilitating for ever-changing technology, planning is required. We will discuss current trends in technology, including lighting, HVAC, security, access control and safety. Prepare your station for the incoming state of the art technology.
Open
Jennifer Bettiol
Project Manager
Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW) Architects
For over 10 years, Jennifer Bettiol has made it a priority to design stations which will efficiently facilitate the demands of the emergency responders. With multiple design awards from Fire Chief, Firehouse, and F.I.E.R.O., Jennifer creates a balance between function and aesthetics in Fire Station design. She is a graduate of Texas A & M's Master of Architecture program.
Ray Holliday
Director
Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW) Architects
BRW Architects, under the guidance of Ray Holliday, has used innovative forethought in the design of over 175 Fire and EMS facilities. With more than 50 design awards from Fire Chief, Firehouse, Station Style and F.I.E.R.O., Ray and BRW Architects have become nationally recognized in fire station design. Ray is also an instructor in the architecture department of Texas A&M.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Break with Exhibitors
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
A Guide to Renovate or Build New
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Almost all fire stations will eventually undergo some degree of renovation and the cost of building a new station becomes more out of reach. Your station may be an older building in poor condition, or considering renovation to address consolidation, firefighter health & safety, gender equity, bunking, changing weather patterns, or a shared services facility. Using examples of station renovation learn about evaluating the existing conditions and how to have the information you need to make decisions about the building.
Fire
Robert Mitchell
Principal
Mitchell Associates Architects
Bob Mitchell has over 25 years of experience designing fire stations and over 40 years in design and construction. He has been involved in over 280 fire stations and emergency services facilities--58 involved renovations. Bob developed the basis of design for future fire stations for the City of Philadelphia to address firefighter safety and health, training features, gender equity and applied these designs to nine existing Philadelphia fire stations to brought up to modern standards.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Case Study: Kent PD
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
In 2014, the City of Kent Police department envisioned a new ground up facility. The LEED Silver certified Kent Police Station tackles the indoor air quality, access to natural light, views to the exterior, and advanced building systems. The indoor spaces are designed to promote healthy living in alignment with WELL design principles. This presentation will focus on the driving features for the design and operations of the building, but also the impact on human behaviors related to health and well-being of its users.
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Mike Lewis
Lieutenant
Kent, Ohio, Police Department
Erick Pros
Director of Design
DS Architecture
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Training by Design
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
For years a major issue for Fire Departments all over the nation has been access to training. Training helps fire department personnel preparedness and supports their mission and handle the mental and physical rigors of the profession. This session focuses on implement training features into station design, increase training opportunities and mitigate costs incurred when personnel train off site? We will explore alternate and creative funding sources and focus on how can we help fire departments do more with less.
Fire
Dean Sparaco
Director
CR architecture + planning
Dean leads CR Architecture + Design government design practice out of CR’s Denver office, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the team. He has a passion for sustainable design and construction in the Rocky Mountains, as reflected in his body of work, including government, multi-family, senior living, commercial, custom residential, new urbanism, town planning and urban design projects. This employment history has afforded Dean extensive design, construction management and administration experience on a wide variety of projects.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
2020-05-13
Food for Thought: Kitchen & Dining areas
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Kitchen and dining areas of a house are the central gathering point not only for meals, but everyday sharing and interation. This session will focus on planning and considerations for kitchen/dining areas in stations and public safety facilities recommended as evolving issues related to ADA, ranges and hoods and equipment consideration and finishes.
Fire
Scott Scendes
Vice President, KZF Design's Civic and Public Safety Group
KZF Design
Mark Shoemaker
Public Safety Specialist
KZF Design Architects
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2020-05-14
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2020-05-14
Update on tours
8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
8:00 AM
8:20 AM
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2020-05-14
Immersive Design for Reduction of PTSD and Suicide
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
Recognizing emotional stress for emergency responders can rival the levels of PTSD experienced by military personnel and that alarming rates of firefighter and police suicides challenge the industry. This presentation will explore how “Immersive Design” techniques and strategies can be implemented to improve the emotional health and well-being of personnel. Learn how “biophyllic design” strategies utilize natural materials, daylight and views to enhance the sense of orientation, security and safety for first responders. Focus on resilience and important circadian rhythms play in natural sleep cycles.
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Paul Erickson
Sr. Principal/President
LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects
Paul Erickson, FAIA, has become the nation’s leading advocate within the architecture and fire service for designing fire stations that will reduce the incidence of cancer within the fire industry. Paul’s expertise is from over thirty years of designing fire and rescue stations, and most importantly, his research over the past four years to reduce the incidence of cancer in emergency responders. Paul’s research and lectures played a central role in his elevation to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects.
Carla Sutton Moore
PhD
Moore to Life Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2020-05-14
Police & Dispatch Center: Reduce Stress thru Design
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
We live in a culture that promotes a “rat race” mentality, and the daily stressful situations encountered in Police and Dispatch careers have great impact on health. Come learn about how happiness can reduce the stress in your life. Integrating stress relief strategies, based on neuroscience, chronotherapy, “Attention Restoration” and the “Power of Awe”, into your built environment to promote happiness and reduce stress.
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Jason Estes
Vice President
FGM Architects
Under Jason’s direction and leadership, the FGM Municipal team has developed millions of square feet of built Public Safety space. Jason is a problem solver and communicator, and has the expert knowledge to support municipal clients throughout the building design and construction process. He has a passion for municipal design, particularly fire and police, and is committed to providing exceptional, functional solutions for his clients and the public at large.
Raegan Porter
Senior Associate
FGM Architects
A Registered Interior Designer with a diverse background in Municipal, Recreation and Contract design, Raegan has a unique ability to understand how impactful interior design can be on organization’s culture. She leverages design through materials, furniture, lighting and artwork to bring her clients vision to life, and to positively impact their culture. Her goal is to create spaces that foster a positive experience, both for her clients and the communities they serve.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2020-05-14
Case Study: An Owner's Perspective on True Sustainability; Philadelphia Fire
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
Fire station construction should serve communities for over 50 years. True sustainability reduces energy and resource consumption, but also reduces life-cycle costs. Presentation looks at planning and design strategies to get the most out of your station, including: • Space planning for flexibility in operations • Balancing upfront vs. life-cycle cost • Designing for wear & tear • Pitfalls, responsibilities, and opportunities in sustainable design solutions • • Benefits of keeping it simple • Planning for future trends in fire service
Fire
Roy Conard
Capital Projects Director
Philadelphia Department of Public Property
Roy leads a team of Project Managers overseeing all capital design and construction contracts for the Philadelphia Fire Department’s 68 facilities, three high-rise municipal office and courts buildings, and the historic Philadelphia City Hall. His team’s purpose is to deliver facilities that serve the PFD’s mission, improve workplace health & safety conditions, and maximize the City’s capital investment. Roy has 27 years of experience in public safety, civic, and institutional architecture, as both designer and owner’s rep.
David Kearney
Captain, Technical Services
Philadelphia Fire Department
Over 25 years with the Philadelphia Fire Department, Dave works with the city’s Department of Public Property, design professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders to advance PFD’s vision related to construction, operations, and maintenance of PFD’s 68 operational and support locations. A first responder for 34 years, Dave has served as a firefighter, paramedic, code inspector, instructor, company officer, on several NFPA technical committees, and serves on city-wide workgroups related to healthy built environment, stormwater management, and GIS.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2020-05-14
Threat Mitigation thru Design Applications
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
This presentation focuses on key design strategies surrounding today’s modern law enforcement facility and how such features mitigate threats, reduce attack vulnerability, and enhance officer safety, while preserving an inviting and welcoming facility. Focus includes how to prioritize key design strategies and implementation techniques surrounding exterior and interior planning and walk through design precedence of how such strategies can be implemented, while preserving the department culture, work flow and public facing image of the facility
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Jeff Humphreys
Principal
MACKENZIE
Jeff Humphreys has more than 20 years of architectural experience and specializes in public safety and emergency response facilities and has been project lead on nearly all of Mackenzie’s public safety projects over the past decade. He takes an active role in the design community, and regularly presents at fire and police design conferences. He is a board member for the Oregon Fire Chiefs Foundation and serves on the IFCA Sustainability Committee.
Brett Hanson
Assistant Principal
MACKENZIE
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2020-05-14
Coffee break
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2020-05-14
Law Enforcement & Shared Facilities Panel
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM
12:00 PM
A Q&A panel moderated by Jennifer Bettiol, BRW, panel of police chiefs and specialists in combined facilities.
Open
Moderator, Jennifer Bettiol
Project Manager
Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW) Architects
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2020-05-14
Reality Check: Facing Local Challenges
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM
12:00 PM
This program will help you share and educate your department and government officers what you have learned at SDC. Minefields and pitfalls of implementing ideas on new facilities.
Open
Moderator, Rob Manns
Principal
Manns Woodward Studio
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