Eastern Montgomery EMS Facility

Total Project Cost: $4.7M

Project Status: Continuing

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project will provide the construction of a new facility for Montgomery County Fire and EMS at Oldtown Fields.

The proposed facility will consist of the following features:

• Apparatus Bays will consist of four pull through bays housing one (1) ambulance, one (1) response vehicle, two (2) fire trucks, and the radio cache vehicle.

• Living quarters will consist of four (4) individual bunk rooms, a common lounge area, bathrooms with showers and a laundry room.

• Fitness facilities will consist of a physical fitness room.

• Kitchen/dining area will consist of an industrial kitchen with commercial grade appliances and a dining area capable of accommodating up to eight (8) people.

• Medical supply storage area will consist of a secure room that is compliant with Virginia Board of Pharmacy regulations, allowing storage of all medical supplies and drugs needed to function as an EMS agency.

• Work areas will consist of one (1) private office and one (1) larger common work area to allow for staff to complete administrative duties and medical paperwork.

• Miscellaneous storage room to store all other large equipment and personal equipment.

• Decontamination room to store cleaning supplies and serve as a designated space for decontamination of equipment.

• Station alerting system will notify staff of incoming calls for service, including special lighting, speakers, and monitors throughout the facility.

Funding Sources

• ARPA – $4.7M

• Annual maintenance costs will be supported by the general fund.

Project Milestones

• Begin design in Spring 2023 (FY 23)

• Advertise for construction in early calendar year 2024 (FY 24)

• Break ground and begin construction in Spring 2024 (FY 24)

• Substantial completion in early calendar year 2026 (FY 26)

APPROVED FY 2024 - 2028