
your new fire station
ESD No. 14 is proud to announce the construction of its new station building. Operations for the Volente Fire Department will move to the new building in January 2026. The existing building will provide ancillary functions for the fire department and continue to serve as the Community Center.

facts and figures
Site size: 3.5 acres developed out of the ESD’s 5.1 acre tract
Architect: Keith Hickman, KAH Architecture
Building overview: 1-story, Hardi-Plank exterior, metal roof, 4 vehicle bays
Building size: 3,445 SF living space, 6,060 vehicle bays, Total 9,505 SF
Number of bids received: 5. High bid: $6,760,500. Low bid: $4,909,615.
Bidder selected: Trimbuilt Construction (lowest bid)
Days to complete: 365 days, plus allowances for rain days, changes, etc.
Loan financing: 20-year note at 4.34% interest, annual payments of $376, 508.42.
Budget for non-contract items: $400,000 (from cash reserves)
Oversight: Weekly on-site meetings with Chief, Building Committee, architect and Trimbuilt.
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volente fire station #1
