Remodeling of a fire / police facility in Garland, Texas. Design plans call for the remodel of a fire / police facility.

The COVID Pandemic revealed a weakness in the Fire Department's ability to protect staff. The airborne nature of transmission coupled with an open bedroom arrangement led to multiple in-station transmissions. Of the eleven (11) fire stations within Garland, one (1) has individual bedrooms and three (3) more are scheduled to be rebuilt with new construction practices to include individual bedrooms within the next five years. This project provides funding to remodel the remaining seven (7) stations to accommodate individual bedrooms for all assigned Firefighters. Costs include individual heating and air-conditioning controls for each space with all associated facility needs, speakers to receive incoming emergency calls, electrical outlets, and sound deadening materials as needed. Additional improvements include updates to kitchen, day living, and other areas while each station is closed for construction. This project is included in the city's fy 2024 Capital Improvement Program. As of May 28, 2024, further details regarding design and construction timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.