Objectives:
- Assess structural and operational capacity for earthquakes.
- Address safety concerns of a 60-year-old facility.
- Identify improvement options: minimal upgrades, moderate renovations, or a new facility.
Approach:
- Stakeholder Input: Interviews with staff on equipment, operations, and maintenance.
- Physical Assessment: Evaluation of structure, utilities, and operational flow.
- Improvement Plan: Multi-tiered recommendations ranging from seismic upgrades to a new facility.
Key Recommendations:
- Advanced alerting systems and vehicle deployment safety.
- Living spaces with environmental controls and durable finishes.
- Emergency system redundancy and decontamination zones.
Outcome: Omni Design’s report provided cost-effective upgrade options, ensuring Fire Station No. 15 remains resilient, operationally efficient, and future-ready, with solutions tailored to both immediate and long-term needs.
