COMPLETED
A grand opening and dedication ceremony was held on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.
Decisions Made on the Project
- Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on March 6, 2008 – Ceremony Photos
- Demolition of Fire Station 1 Training Tower
- Awarded construction contract to Jaynes Corporation in the amount of $12,125,000.00 on December 5, 2007
- Relocated Fire Station 1 operations to a temporary location at 905 West Washington Avenue
- Awarded a contract in the amount of $116,500.00 to American Wrecking, Inc. of South El Monte for the demolition of Fire Station 1
- Approved the Conditional Use Permit and Zone Change for the new Fire Station 1 on February 7, 2007
- Received City Council approval to temporarily relocate Fire Station 1 personnel to the Public Works Yard during demolition and reconstruction of Fire Station 1
- Reviewed preliminary design drawings
- Selected Jeff Katz Architects to provide architectural services for the reconstruction of Fire Station 1
Construction Photos
Project Location and Description
This project is located at 310 North Quince. It will include the demolition and removal of the existing Fire Station 1, reserve apparatus building, and training tower, as well as the reconstruction of a new 28,340 square foot facility, hose tower and classroom. The first floor will be approximately 21,640 square feet. The second floor will have 6,700 square feet of living quarter areas. It will accommodate 1 paramedic fire engine, 1 truck company, 2 ambulances and 1 battalion chief vehicle. This amounts to 19 persons per shift.
Project Budget
The total Prop P budget is $14.5 million, which includes design, construction, parking and furnishings.
Preliminary Drawings
Architects
Jeff Katz Architecture, San Diego, CA
Construction Manager
George Bennett
Phone Number: 760-839-4664
Project Manager
Joyce Masterson, Assistant to the City Manager
Phone Number: 760-839-4621
E-mail Address: jmasterson@escondido.org
Project Team
Mark Becker, Director of Information Systems
George Bennett, Construction Manager
Mike Calhoun, Fire Division Chief
Jeffrey Epp, City Attorney
John Houchin, Police Lieutenant
Jim Maher, Police Chief
Bill Martin, Senior Planner
Joyce Masterson, Project Manager/Assistant to the City Manager
Ira C. Morgan II, Building Maintenance Superintendent
Vic Reed, Fire Chief
Gil Rojas, Finance Director
Joe Russo, Building Official