KENT ISLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC., MD

Notable Design from Fire Chief Magazine – Station Style Awards

Site

Utilize a low-lying site with shallow ground water. Spread the building out into specific program areas to maintain a single story; reduced building mass while utilizing cost effective spread footings.

Donations/Grants

Work with Capital Funds Committee to develop opportunities for funding the project. Developed program for donated services during design and donated materials and labor during construction.

Approvals

Navigate complex zoning, utilities, D.O.T. and County Board issues. Maintained schedule and submission requirements with all agencies; assisted Owner to secure permits and approvals.

Financial Management

Develop a site master plan to provide for sale or lease of additional land while maintaining response. Emergency response and first responder access are designed to utilize entry and internal road planned for second user (medical facility); created shared roads, parking, utilities and drainage improvements.