Marco Island Fire Station 50 is primarily a fire and rescue station; however, it also serves as the City’s emergency operations command center, able to house up to 60 emergency personnel with standalone power and utilities for up to 5 days. There is also a community room and training center with a 40-person classroom and a data center for the City of Marco Island’s essential IT digital assets.

The multiple award-winning facility was designed above code, elevated 2 feet above base flood elevation, and hardened to withstand category 5 hurricane-force winds. The emergency operations center is located on the second level and will serve as ground zero for the City’s municipal and public safety emergency operations during a hurricane or other catastrophic events. A 3-story tower provides training for the first responders as well as access to elevated critical systems and equipment. The facility was designed to survive category 5, 200+ MPH storm force.

There are three 90-foot deep, drive thru apparatus bays, thirteen individual bunk rooms, day room, kitchen, bathrooms, and offices. A conference center for both station personnel and the community is located on the second floor. A 3-story tower provides training for the first responders as well as access to elevated critical systems and equipment.