Fire and Rescue Space Needs Analysis

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1 T F A D R Fire and Rescue Space Needs Analysis 13 April 2017

2 INTRODUCTION The following pages contain multiple tables that describe each department and space in detail. The tables are broken into the major departments as listed on the Fire and Rescue s building summary table below. The following terms are the basis for understanding building programs: Net Assignable Area (NASF): This is the usable space for each item shown in the space tables. This number serves as the basis for pure program space. Net Usable Area (NUSF): Total Gross Area (GSF): This is the total usable area with a grossing factor that accounts for local circulation within the suite not listed in the space tables. This metric converts the Net Assignable Area into the total space required to connect spaces into a suite. In this building type, there is only one department and this factor is instead accounted for in the Total Gross Area factor, meaning NUSF is the same as NASF. This is the total usable area with a 30% grossing factor that accounts for all other building requirements not listed in the space tables. This metric scales the Net Usable Area into the total space required to connect department suites into a functional building. This factor is divided into three main categories; building service, horizontal and vertical circulation, and mechanical and electrical space. Planning with this metric implies a 70% efficiency of space utilization. Spaces shaded in blue indicate future positions that account for growth TABLE OF CONTENTS Projection Summary 3 Building Summary 4 Administration & Training 5 Residential & Living 7 Apparatus & Support 8 2

3 Projection Summary The table below represents a summary of the forecast matrix applied to the fire department as a method for developing growth projections over the next 20 years. The historic staff data over the previous 10 years was not available, so it has been replaced with the staff proposed growth. The fire department utilizes part time positions to staff the majority of the work force, and do not anticipate changing that model in the near future. The 60 positions listed as current part time actually staff only 4 positions, thus the growth to 90 implies the addition of 2 additional positions in this model. The full time growth is implemented by converting several part time employees to full time positions. The forecast model selected for space planing guidelines is the staff projection. Fire Department Annual Change Forecast Data 2016-Current Planning Number % Curernt Full-Time Staff (includes Fire Chief) % Curernt Part-Time Staff % Forecast Model Value : Actual 10 yr Number Increase (Not Provided) : Actual 10 yr Percentage Increase (Not Provided) 0.00% : OSBM 5 yr Percentage Increase 2.66% : U.S. Census 5 yr Percentage Increase 1.94% : U.S. Census 10 yr Percentage Increase 4.70% : Solid Waste 10 yr Percentage Increase 3.43% : Commercial Building Permits 1 yr Percentage Increase % : Residential Building Permits 1 yr Percentage Increase 7.56% : Calls for Service 1 yr Percentage Increase 3.19% Staff Projections Average (Items 3-6 and 8-10) Recommended Model: Staff Projection

4 Building Summary The table below represents a summary of the divisions witin the fire department. The current existing area represents the space currently used by the department, and is included for comparison purposes. The in-house estimated area is a reference to the programming completed by town staff, and is also included for comparison only. The current projected area conveys the surveyed space needs for the present, and the future projected area includes growth spaces that position the building for use across the next 20 years. Current Existing In-House Estimated Curent Needed Modeled Department Area (NUSF) Area (NUSF) Area (NUSF) Area (NUSF) Fire and Rescue Administration and Training 150-1,328 1,658 Residential and Living 1,007-3,483 3,483 Apparatus and Support 4,155-6,488 6,488 Total Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) 5,312-11,299 11,629 30% Core Service (SF) (excludes apparatus bay) - - 1,950 2,049 TOTAL FIRE STATION 1 (GSF) 6,000 15,546 13,249 13,678 *additional 1,716 SF in shared spaces in town hall for training and fitness, totaling 15,394 SF of area for fire use 4

5 Admin and Training Creech & Associates conducted an interview with the Fire Chief and staff. The discussions were focused around current working environments and potential space needs both current and future. Responses from the previously completed surveys were used as the basis for discussion. The following pertinent items regarding administration and training spaces were discussed: 26 January :30 11:30 Fire Department Bo Fitzgerald 1. Training for staff is an ongoing need and requires space. Multiple departments need space for different types of training. The ideal size for DFD would be 30 with seminar style seating and adequate AV for presentations and a white board. 2. Would prefer anchor points on trusses in the apparatus bay for harness training. 3. The training room could also serve as the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the Town and possibly a community room also. Additional lighting levels and infrastructure in floor boxes including power and data is required to facilitate the EOC function. 4. Dispatch is handled by the County and not required at Station The Chief s office would ideally have space for meetings with 4 people within the office and the ability to project computer images on a flat screen for group meetings. 6. Prefer to plan for 3 Deputy Chiefs with individual private offices in the future when the staff model changes to full time. 7. A report writing /computer station is required for firefighter use and would ideally be located in a separate space. 8. The captains can share a bullpen office with room for 2 workstations. 9. There is not much office space provided at Station A conference room for 8 is preferred to host management meetings in private. 11. Prefer a separate workroom with cabinet space for storage and counter space for printers and charging station. 12. A public lobby with restrooms is required that is separated from the rest of the station. A watch room is not required. Separation between the lobby and dayroom is preferred so firefighters can be given a warning before bring visitors back. 5

6 Admin and Training Personnel Area Subtotal Description SqFt Quantity Staff NSF Remarks Chief meeting space for 4, flatscreen with data port Captain bullpen with 2 workstations, 2 staff per shift Engineer per company per shift, 2 total per shift, beds accounted for in residential & living Firefighter per company per shift, 2 total per shift, beds accounted for in residential & living Deputy Chief future positions, private office for each deputy chief future positions, beds accounted for in residential & Firefighter living, 1 per company Subtotal Net Square Feet (NSF) 608 Current Staff 67 Future Staff 33 Total Staff 100 Sqft/person 6 Personnel Space Subtotal 608 Support Area/ Equip. Area Subtotal Description SqFt Quantity Staff NSF Remarks Entry Vestibule Lobby seating for 4 visitors, secured from facility Toilet public access adjacent to lobby Report Writing private area with 2 workstations Conference Room table seating for 8 Work Room IT Room local server and communications closet, dedicated cooling Training Room seminar seating for 30, AV for presentations, white board, also serves as EOC, located in police Furniture/ Equipment Storage adjacent to training room, contains mats, FATS, projection screen, etc. Support Space Subtotal 1,050 TOTAL NET USABLE AREA REQ'D. (NUSF) 1,658 6

7 Residential and Living Creech & Associates conducted an interview with the Fire Chief and staff. The discussions were focused around current working environments and potential space needs both current and future. Responses from the previously completed surveys were used as the basis for discussion. The following pertinent items regarding residential and living spaces were discussed: 26 January :30 11:30 Fire Department Bo Fitzgerald 1. Individual sleeping quarters are not preferred. Staff prefers the open cubicle sleeping quarters with private rooms for the Chief and each Captain (2) for a total of 3. The largest number on shift in the future in the open sleeping quarters is projected at 9 (2 companies of 4 plus a Battalion Chief). Linen lockers should be provided in the sleeping quarters for all part time staff. 2. Desire a fitness area with space for 2 crews and a combination of aerobic, nautilus and free weight equipment. Should have some open floor area for cross-fit activities. 3. Locker room should have full height 18 W x 24 D units for staff. The Chief and Captains lockers will be in the private sleeping quarters. Male locker room should have 20 lockers, 2 urinals, 3 water closets, and a pedastal shower with 4-6 heads. Female locker room should have 5 lockers, 2 water closets, and 1 private shower. 4. The kitchen should have commercial grade appliances, stainless steel countertops, a single refrigerator with the potential to expand to 3, 1 large pantry, and access to an outdoor patio with a grill. The dining area should share this space with seating for The day room should have soft but durable seating for 9 and should be separated from the kitchen and dining area. It would be great if this area could flex to seat up to 16 for staff working holidays that need space to share time with their family. 6. Need space for a janitor s closet with a mop sink and supply storage. 7. Need space for a server room or communications closet. 8. Sprinkler riser room is preferred to be located on the apparatus side of the station with hose bibs on the system if possible. 9. Storage in general is lacking and should be adequately sized in a future station. Support Area/ Equip. Area Subtotal Description SqFt Quantity NSF Remarks Kitchen refrigerator, large pantry, contiguous with dining room Dining Room seating for 10, flex to seat 16, contiguous with kitchen Day Room lounge seating for 10, flex to seat 16, separate from kitchen free weights and aerobic equipment, located in police department, Fitness Room shared fitness room with town hall and police Laundry washer/dryer and folding area Male Locker lockers Male Shower head pedestal shower Male Toilet wc, 1 urinal Female Locker lockers Female Shower private shower Female Toilet wc Chief Sleep Room bed with wardrobe and desk Captain Sleep Room bed with wardrobe Sleep Room 1, ,350 open cubicle quarters for 10 with linen lockers for all staff General Storage TOTAL NET USABLE AREA REQ'D. (NUSF) 3,483 7

8 Apparatus and Support Creech & Associates conducted an interview with the Fire Chief and staff. The discussions were focused around current working environments and potential space needs both current and future. Responses from the previously completed surveys were used as the basis for discussion. The following pertinent items regarding apparatus and support spaces were discussed: 26 January :30 11:30 Fire Department Bo Fitzgerald 1. The department is currently a 2 company service with 3 staff per company. The department has moved from a volunteer base to a paid staff model, with all staff currently serving part time. There are approximately 60 part time staff working 12 hour shifts currently filling these positions. Most of the staff are also full time career firefighters in Charlotte- Mecklenburg. 2. The existing station has 6 apparatus bays with one recently converted to sleeping quarters, bringing the current total to 5 bays. Two of the bays are deeper to facilitate ladder apparatus. The department has 3 engines, 1 ladder, a marine and an RV unit, in addition to the Battalion Chief vehicle and an antique engine currently held in storage. Two of these vehicles, including possibly the ladder, will move to Station 2. For future growth the ladder truck may return to Station 1 as an added company. In addition to the footprint of Davidson the department serves Lake Davidson and Lake Cornelius. 3. The bay configuration does not allow for pull through access which is preferred by the department. 4. The ceiling height in the apparatus bays is adequate for storage but not for tilt-forward cab access required for maintenance. Those functions are currently conducted on the apron or by mechanics off site. 5. Diesel exhaust control is a hose-based direct-source capture system on rails. 6. Station has traditional roll-up doors but would prefer bi-fold doors if feasible within the budget. 7. Turnout gear lockers are kept in the bay and would ideally be located in a separate space shared by everyone. 8. Turnout washers will be located at Station 2 and not needed at Station Tank filler is a cascade system that will remain at Station 1. It is currently located in the bay and should be kept in a separate room. 10. Hose storage is currently located in the bay and should be kept in a separate room with adequate racks. 11. All tools are currently located in the bay and should be kept in a separate tool room with a workbench for repairs, storage for spare parts, and flammable liquid storage. The department performs many in-house repairs to station equipment and performs building maintenance. 12. Hazmat responses are by Mecklenburg County so no hazmat storage of any kind is required. 13. Staff is EMS trained and requires separate space for supply storage. 14. The ideal apparatus bay depth is 80 which allows for double stacking of engines if needed. Radiant heat in the ceiling is preferred over area heaters, along with large industrial fans to circulate air. The apparatus continue to get longer and taller as newer models are introduced. 15. Every bay should have a center trench drain. 16. The station is geographically located in an appropriate area for response range, but could also move to the Griffith Street site near the railroad nearby and maintain service. 17. There is no fueling station or tank at Station 1, nor are there plans for one in the future. Current fueling is at area stations but may eventually move to the Public Works facility. 8

9 Apparatus and Support Support Area/ Equip. Area Subtotal Description SqFt Quantity NSF Remarks Vehicle Bay 1, ,800 80'x20' each, 6 vehicles double stacked, pull through access, center trench drain each bay, radiant heat in ceiling, large ceiling fans PPE Lockers "x24" compartments with boot and helmet shelves Decontamination Room basin sink, eyewash/shower, floor drain SCBA Maintenance and Storage existing cascade system and bottle storage racks Hose Storage mobile storage racks and parts storage Tool Shop tool boxes, workbench, parts storage, flammable liquid storage Radio Charging Area corridor alcove EMS Storage adjacent to bay Janitor's Closet mop sink, shelf storage Sprinkler Room locate near bays, hose bibs IT Room local server and communications closet, dedicated cooling General Storage attic stock USABLE AREA REQUIRED (NUSF) 6,488 9