This complex co-locates Fire Stations No. 5 and the Sheriff ’s Office South Regional Command Center into a 25,222-SF, single-story structure. The facility is placed centrally on the 4.75-acre site, allowing the bays to have direct access north and south on US HWY 1. A north entry is provided for public, along with fire apparatus and sheriff vehicles. This access leads towards public parking and the secure staff areas on the east of the site behind the main building.
Fire Station No. 5 included four apparatus bays, a training room, physical agility / training tower, an exterior break area, and covered storage on-site. General facility functions such as, kitchen, dining, dormitory, locker rooms, and equipment / utility / support spaces were also included. The helicopter landing zone utilized the pavement of the required turning radius east of the apparatus bay.
The Sheriff’s Office South Regional Command Center includes regional and command staff for the Southwest and Southeast Districts along with their support officers and staff. The command center also has general facility functions, such as witness / victims contact room, conference, office support areas, interview rooms, and employee restrooms and showers.
