The fire station in Rio needs improvement and renovation to effectively serve the village and surrounding townships. This report provides three design alternatives informed by site visits and external research to understand current conditions.
Improvements and renovations to the Village of Rio fire station are needed to effectively serve the village and surrounding townships. The fire department currently serves 105 square milesof territory including seven adjacent townships with expected growth. Three design alternatives were proposed to address the priority concerns outlined by the client. The first alternative included repairs and renovations made to the existing building systems. Alternatives two and three addressed the same needs but also included building additions to make the space more desirable for volunteers, EMS staff, and community events. Through analysis in four engineering disciplines, a solution that promotes the health and safety of staff and considers social and economic factors of the community was recommended.
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