Nashville Fire Department Station #2
Client: Messer Construction
Location: Nashville, TN
Project: GHP, teaming with Messer Construction on the Metro Fire Stations Six Pack project, provided design services on the new Metro Fire Station #2. Construction of this 25,105 sq. ft. facility is expected to begin mid-2012.
Details Include:
LEED Silver certification as a minimum.
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Cost effective, low maintenance, energy efficient construction.
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Rainwater harvesting from roof tops for truck washing efficient use of water resources.
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Incorporation of photovoltaic roof top solar panels
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A Six-bay Apparatus Truck Bay, including: rappel and climbing practice equipment; a Bunker Gear Room; EMS Clean Storage Room; a Laundry Room; and a Decon Room.
A single-story, fully accessible residential/administrative area including:
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A fitness area
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Kitchen / Dining area, fully outfitted with all stainless steel appliances and cabinetry.
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Day Room/Lounge area adjacent to Kitchen and Dining.
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Dispatch area adjacent to Day Room
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Fifteen occupancy Bunk Rooms, and three Captain’s Bunk Rooms
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Individual Toilet/Shower Rooms.
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Private TV lounge, separate from Day Room.
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Covered Outdoor Patios
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Exterior Patio with gas grille
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Assistant Chief’s Satellite Suite including: Assistant Chief’s Office; Assistant Chief’s Bunk; Toilet/Shower Room; Storage; Telecommunications Staff Office; Telecommunications Staff Bunk; a Conference Room and a Private Garage.
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An Emergency Generator sized to provide power for 100% of the facility for a minimum of 4 days if called upon in an emergency.
