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Elk River Fire Department <br />Elk River, MN <br />Fire Station Feasibility and Facilities Study <br /> <br />Five Bugles Design <br />A Division of Wendel Companies <br /> <br /> <br />FIRE FACILITIES ASSESSMENT <br />The following conditions report examines two aspects of the existing station; physical condition of the <br />infrastructure and operational characteristics of the facility. These should be considered together when <br />making decisions regarding the long term disposition of these facilities. <br /> <br />Station No. 1 <br />415 Jackson Ave NW <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Fire Station No. 1 was originally constructed in 1972 as a, 3 bay station with dr ive through bays. It has <br />been expanded twice increase the capacity for the fire department (1989) and to add space for Elk River <br />Ambulance Service (2006). The facility has six apparatus bays dedicated to Fire and one dedicated to the <br />Ambulance Service. <br />PHYSICAL CONDITION: <br />Building Envelope: This facility is predominantly a masonry load bearing structure with metal bar joists <br />and metal deck for a roofing structure. Visible elements of the buildings superstructure, including exterior <br />masonry walls appear to be in good condition. <br />Exterior doors and windows are in good, operable condition. Most windows are aluminum with insulated <br />glazing. <br />The roof of the EMS portion is original to its construction (2006). The remainder of the roof was replaced <br />in 2013. Both remain in serviceable condition. <br />Interior Fit and Finish: The facility is very clean and in good repair. The apparatus bay floors, walls and <br />ceilings appear to have been recoated since construction. The support areas of the fire department however <br />have seen heavy traffic and appear to be reaching the end of their useful life. Specifically, the kitchen area <br />is small, cramped with dated cabinetry, counter tops and trim. <br />Only the 2006 addition provides ADA accessibility. Any major construction on the facility would require <br />updating. <br />84