b'PROJECT PROFILEDesign renderings courtesy of Sahuri + Partners Architecture Inc.started with some high-level conceptualinsurance parameters, future traffic andfire access to buildings. It also includes discussions, and everyone contributed totransportation plans, and access for paid,an external platform for practicing schematic design and the allocation ofon-call firefighters. anchoring and rappelling. When the fire spaceincluding conference facilities andhall becomes operational, various crews training areas, such as the hose tower. TheThe new building will include showercan schedule hands-on training scenarios end result of all that back and forth is aand decontamination facilities to meetwith all of the equipment used commonly high-functioning facility that will also becurrent WorkSafe requirements and ato fight fires. used by the larger communitynot just forflexible training space to make it more emergency response teams, but also for firstefficient and cost effective for crews fromStating the obvious, a site for a fire aid training and similar conference events. all three original Lake Country stations.hall must be chosen specifically for The buildings striking three-storey towerunobstructed access, both entering and Being located in a smaller districtwill be used exclusively for training, whereleaving. This site clearly met the needs municipality, the duality and combinedfirefighters practise hose deployment andof the facility, complete with ready access purpose of the fire hall is a critical feature. The new fire hall replaces the old one entirely; it now includes an eight-truckYOUR operations bay and will house the fireCOMPLETE ELECTRICALdepartment proper, all of its administrationSUPPLIERstaff and the IT department for theentire district. EECOL has the best selection in the industry. The most knowledgable The purpose-built facility includes fourpeople. From Wire to Lighting, Data, Security/CCTV and Safety double-apparatus bays, a training andEquipment, to a full range of Utility and Automation products, EECOL maintenance yard and office space ablehas what you need to get the job done.to serve the first responder needs of thewww.eecol.comarea for at least the next 20 years. The siteVISIT US TODAYwas purchased after the district revisedKamloops (205) 372-0630 Kelowna (250) 762-0557 Cranbrook (250) 426-2555its community development plans, along1240 DALHOUSIE DRIVE UNIT #1, 825 MCCURDY PLACE 700 INDUSTRIAL ROAD #1with fire protection coverage areas and SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWSpring 202255'