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The purpose-built centre includes a reception area with discreetly integrated security systems that meet FRV’s stringent requirements. Staff wellbeing is supported by a dedicated gym, changerooms and showers. On the ground floor a turnout room provides personal protective clothing lockers, secure storage for emergency equipment and space to prepare on-site teams efficiently.
Given the often-intense conditions experienced by FRV teams and the roles based within the facility, the breakout was designed as an important place for respite. Overlooking the Geelong harbour, it includes café seating, relaxed lounge settings and a fully equipped kitchen with ovens and stovetops for preparing meals. Sharing meals is important to the the team’s culture, particularly during peak emergency periods. Acoustic separation allows the breakout to remain active and social without affecting the productivity and responsiveness of the adjacent workplace or emergency response hub.
Together, these spaces create a secure, adaptable and response ready headquarters that supports FRV’s teams now and into the future.
Fire Rescue Victoria’s new centralised district headquarters consolidates multiple satellite offices into a single purpose-built facility for the first time. Designed for district wide coordination, emergency response and daily operations, it provides a secure and adaptable environment for FRV’s command, administration and support services teams while setting a benchmark for future facilities.
At the heart of the workplace is a dedicated emergency response hub for use during fire season. A call centre connects the room directly to the wider district and community, while live television broadcasts support ongoing news monitoring. Space for large scale maps and pinnable surfaces provides leaders with a dedicated environment for strategic coordination and rapid decision making. Outside of fire season, the room can be packed down and adapted for use as an event space, boardroom or training room.
Fire Rescue Victoria’s new centralised district headquarters consolidates multiple satellite offices into a single purpose-built facility for the first time. Designed for district wide coordination, emergency response and daily operations, it provides a secure and adaptable environment for FRV’s command, administration and support services teams while setting a benchmark for future facilities.
At the heart of the workplace is a dedicated emergency response hub for use during fire season. A call centre connects the room directly to the wider district and community, while live television broadcasts support ongoing news monitoring. Space for large scale maps and pinnable surfaces provides leaders with a dedicated environment for strategic coordination and rapid decision making. Outside of fire season, the room can be packed down and adapted for use as an event space, boardroom or training room.
The purpose-built centre includes a reception area with discreetly integrated security systems that meet FRV’s stringent requirements. Staff wellbeing is supported by a dedicated gym, changerooms and showers. On the ground floor a turnout room provides personal protective clothing lockers, secure storage for emergency equipment and space to prepare on-site teams efficiently.
Given the often-intense conditions experienced by FRV teams and the roles based within the facility, the breakout was designed as an important place for respite. Overlooking the Geelong harbour, it includes café seating, relaxed lounge settings and a fully equipped kitchen with ovens and stovetops for preparing meals. Sharing meals is important to the the team’s culture, particularly during peak emergency periods. Acoustic separation allows the breakout to remain active and social without affecting the productivity and responsiveness of the adjacent workplace or emergency response hub.
Together, these spaces create a secure, adaptable and response ready headquarters that supports FRV’s teams now and into the future.
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