WS - C - Fire Station Project Talking Points (2)

If these areas are completed on day 1, there is no reason JCAS can’t move in as soon as the building opens. o A discussion with JCAS should happen soon to verify their long-term plans and when/if they plan to station an ambulance/crew in Tiffin. o Could JCAS have one ambulance at the north location and one ambulance in the current station? o While technically feasible, my understanding is that JCAS has no desire to house an ambulance/crew at the current station. The proximity to the interstate was what piqued their interest. • If the proposed location is determined to be the best location: o What happens to the current fire station? o This is a question that would be best answered by the city council. The existing building needs utility/code/ADA/drainage upgrades before being utilized by the general public. There are some grading challenges inside and outside of the station as well. o Could it become a satellite station? If so, what equipment makes sense to remain there? o In theory, yes, this is a possibility. Trailers, grass rigs, and/or an engine could be good candidates for apparatus to remain. The location of member’s PPE would need to be resolved. o What part(s) of the station would be used as the satellite station? Could the rest of the station be repurposed and if so, for what? Could it become a community room, bigger council chambers, used by JSCO or JCAS? o The north bay would be preferred to house apparatus. o As far as what the remainder could be used for after upgrades is likely a question best answered by the city council. o Could the current fire station simply be renovated and added onto now that the final purchase of that entire block is taking place? Or just build a new fire station over the entire block? o The existing building presents many challenges and is not the ideal solution for a long-term station (utilities, drainage, space constraints, meeting space, offices…). o The location of the existing building is a centralized point within the current city limits. Building a new fire station adjacent to or nearby this current location would set the city up for success for many years down the road. • Could a stand-alone JCAS building be built on the north end right next to the EMA building? o This is technically feasible if the city/county desires this approach.