The Ohio Department of Commerce and its Division of the State Fire Marshal is seeking architectural services for multiple structures and a site development plan for future development of the west campus of the Ohio Fire Academy located at 8895 East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
The Fire Academy's west campus site is 50-70 acres of relatively flat ground which was previously used as a drive-in movie theater. This plan should include a 3D model that could be configured by the SFM to allow for visual representation of any internal planning. Potential future use of the space may include Gas station fire and underground storage tank training facility, Fire Station Training House, Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility, and Petroleum / Industrial and Aircraft Rescue/Firefighting Training Simulators.
The new Search & Rescue building will simulate a 4-story, mixed occupancy commercial / residential building. This structure will have features that include exterior walls made of brick with wood interior structures. The construction features create a series of concealed spaces that are dangerous to firefighters. This building will be approximately 80' wide x 24' deep. Attached to the rear of this building will be a 4-story high bay structure, measuring approximately 80' x 80'. This area will be outfitted with multiple drive through overhead doors and a truck loading dock on one side. The purpose of the high bay is to allow for year-round training.
The existing live fire training tower is 5 stories and more than 45 years old. The new high-rise tower will be 8-10 stories tall, approximately 80' wide x 30' deep. This facility will provide the capability to conduct multiple training evolutions in commercial/light industrial settings, high-rise operations, and high angle rope rescue scenarios.
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Lane Beougher, FAIA, Program Manager
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
Columbus, Ohio
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