This project provides for the planning, design, and construction of improvements to County-owned space at 600 East Gude Drive to accommodate MCFRS programs including Community Risk Reduction, the Community Emergency Response Team, Technical Operations, and Facilities satellite workspace and storage. The scope of work includes fencing around the perimeter, security and key card upgrades, electrical improvements, and interior modifications and improvements to flooring, drywall and doorway changes, paint, and bathroom facilities.

Construction is expected to begin in the Summer of 2022 and to be completed in FY23.

This project is needed to relocate programs from the Fire and Rescue Service Community Services Building (CSB) located at 14111 Georgia Avenue, which has been deemed uninhabitable due to building deficiencies including mold and structural instability. Corrective renovations to this space were not deemed to be cost effective. The existing facility houses Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) headquarters, Facilities Section satellite workspace and storage area and a satellite workspace and storage area, for the Community Outreach/Car Seat Program. The CERT and car seat programs are community-based programs serving County residents and are vital for advancing equity and inclusion by ensuring child vehicle safety and safe spaces for the community. In addition, repurposing this existing County-owned resource allows the department to relocate the Technical Operations Section from Southlawn Lane to achieve additional needed workspace, while also adding needed warehouse space for EMS Logistics and FRS Property and Supply.

FY22 supplemental in Current Revenue: Fire for the amount of $500,000.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, Department of General Services, Department of Technology and Enterprise and Business Solutions, Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments