Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department - AIA People's Choice Award and Chesapeake Bay Merit Award

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Bignell Watkins Hasser Architects recently completed design of this high value\/low maintenance state-of-the-art fire station for Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Company. The two-story, 30,000 SF facility contains five drive-thru apparatus bays, one wash bay, open concept kitchen\/dining\/living area, administrative areas, gender neutral bunk rooms, gender neutral locker rooms, a fitness room, a large training\/meeting room with kitchenette, catering kitchen adjacent to bays, and a museum area that is open to the public. The project was funded by Calvert County."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,""]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"For the health and wellness of the volunteers, the facility is designed to adhere to the \u0022hot zone\u0022 concept of separating contaminated areas from clean living and work spaces. The wash bay, gear laundry, workshops, and PPE storage areas are contained on the opposite end of the apparatus bays from the living and office areas. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,""]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Facilitating quick response times was a priority for the design and programming of the building. Direct paths to the apparatus bays, including vertical circulation on both sides of the building, allow the volunteers to quickly respond to calls."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,""]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Also of great design importance, the building serves as a landmark and gathering space for residents of Calvert County. In addition to providing a high functioning fire station, the goal was to design an iconic building that contains spaces that can also be utilized for community meetings and large events. Great consideration was given to placement of and access to public areas. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,""]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Located on the southwest side of the building, the public lobby displays the volunteers\u0027 rich history and is immediately adjacent to the museum which showcases the Volunteers\u0027 1955 engine and pays tribute to the Company\u0027s two line of duty deaths. From this public lobby, visitors can easily access the museum, the apparatus bays for events, and the second floor training\/meeting room via stairs and elevators. The public area on the second floor thoughtfully includes a kitchenette and public restrooms for ease of use. The apparatus bays were designed with large rental events in mind. The design team selected additional light fixtures specifically for evening events, an epoxy resin floor with radiant heat, slot drains to eliminate tripping hazards, and a vent exhaust system that eliminates "]]]]}