SUBJECT:
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Fire Station Prototypes Discussion
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James Banta, Fire Chief Jared Goodspeed, Facilities Director |
Fire Rescue and Facilities |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County issued the request for qualifications (RFQ) for the Fire Station Prototype and Fire Training Facility programmatic study on July 15, 2024, ultimately selecting Monarch Design Group as the lead architect with engineering support from Kimley-Horn and other subconsultants. Their work resulted in the Final Programmatic Report issued August 21, 2025, establishing the operational, spatial, and technical framework for both the Fire Station Prototype and the new Fire Training Facility.
This workshop provides an update on the prototype station design, including structural options, new standards, and functional layouts that support Marion County Fire Rescue’s operational needs. The prototype offers a unified, scalable, and resilient design emphasizing efficiency, cancer-prevention measures, hot-warm-cold zone planning, and essential-facility hardening, consistent with the programmatic findings and cost considerations previously presented.
The workshop will also review the Fire Training Facility master plan, including the training buildings, props, apparatus support areas, and overall site strategy as outlined in the report and our ongoing conversation with the City of Ocala. The intent is to confirm alignment on the final concept and to receive guidance on the next steps to move forward or explore additional options.
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Information and discussion only.
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