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West Springfield Police, Fire + Rescue Services Center

Springfield, Virginia

client

Fairfax County

size

37,084 sf

type

Renovation + Addition

The West Springfield Governmental Center includes a high-security Dispatch Center, a fire department, and office areas for Police and County Supervisor. Security system enhancements include computer controlled video monitoring of both the site and interior areas, integration of the security access system with building doors and site fencing, and intrusion-resistant design of building entrances.

The Dispatch Center design allows one individual to monitor the entire public lobby area and is surrounded with bullet resistant walls and glazing. All electrical circuits are tied to the building generator system, with mission-critical devices on immediate battery backup. CCTV monitoring system covers all entrance doors, site cameras, and automatically records to a digital tape system. Communication systems tie to police radio frequencies and also monitor Fire and Rescue calls.

Critical building systems can also be monitored by the security systems processor, to allow the Dispatch Center personnel advanced warning of problems with the building. Motion detection and glass break monitors complete the security suite of inputs. Fully redundant LAN system connections provide access to network and WAN interface connections.

The 8,073 sf Fire + Rescue Facility includes three apparatus bays to include hose tower, shop/workroom, ready gear, decontamination room and first aid storage. The Administration area includes lobby, control room, public restroom, EMS Battalions Supervisor Office, Fire Station Commander’s office and Shift Leader Offices.

Dormitory includes Men’s Bunk, Women’s Bunk, Unisex Bunk, Men’s Locker room, Women’s Locker room, Toilet Facilities, Dining, Kitchen, Day Room, Exercise facility.

Closing Thoughts

Designed for resilience, coordination, and safety, the West Springfield Governmental Center brings together essential public services under one secure, state-of-the-art roof.

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