Village of McFarland Public Safety Center
The new shared facility for Police, Fire + Rescue, and EMS is on pace to be verified as the first net zero public safety center in the Wisconsin.
Need: Have all Village departments in one facility
Solution: Design a new building that supports Police, Fire & Rescue, and EMS departments
Result: A sustainable, shared facility serving the community of McFarland
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Project Details
Location
McFarland, WISize
59,100 sq ftConstruction Cost
$19,700,000Client Type
All-In-One
Shared Facility
The facility will produce as much energy on site as it consumes through the use of 51 geothermal wells and solar panels that are capable of producing 420kW of photovoltaic energy (to be verified one year after being occupied). Additionally, the landscaping utilizes native plants and bioretention areas to reduce water use and maintenance requirements.
The new building holds the Village of McFarland’s Police, Fire + Rescue, and EMS departments. The fire + rescue and EMS wing includes six apparatus bays and one antique firetruck bay. The police wing includes office space, a break room, and serves as an emergency operations center. The building also has three kitchens, a full-service residential kitchen, and living quarters.
In addition, the parking area is be equipped with electric vehicle charging stations.
