Saturday, December 27, 2025

Nature: Performance Report for Indian River's Facility Renovation & Construction Efforts – Update #17

Location: Station #2 – Long Neck

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company is pleased to announce the progression update for its facility renovation and construction project to update our Long Neck Fire Station as of above publication date.

Project overview:

The construction project is a major renovation and expansion of the fire company's Station #2, designed to meet the growing emergency service demands of Sussex County.

Completion timeline: Construction is expected to be finished by January 2026.

Expanded facilities: The new 16,205-square-foot, 1.5-story station will feature:

• Four additional drive-through bays
• Updated electrical, mechanical, and fire suppression systems
• Expanded space for equipment, a meeting room, a training room, and bunk rooms

Funding: The approximately $4 million project ($3.9 million for construction, $477,000 for site work) is largely funded by a capital campaign, as the volunteer company does not receive local taxes or municipal support.

Indian River desires to publish this progress report update as it becomes available to highlight our construction efforts and keep our fire district constituents updated.

• Exterior: Metal siding, roofing, and insulation materials have been delivered and being installed as well as additional concrete pourings.
• Interior: The following internal systems and structures are advancing:
  • Electrical wiring and plumbing
  • HVAC ductwork and vents
  • Carpentry wall construction
  • Technology: Rough-ins for camera systems, building access controls, and other electronic needs are underway.
  • Details: Brickwork and entrance access from the engine bays are also in progress.

Construction highlights and progress updates with various links identifying the various construction phases that have been completed thus far:

Indian River Commence Capital Campaign Initiative - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53199

Indian River’s Renovation & Construction Project Initiative - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53381

Indian River Plans Major Station Renovations - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53401

WBOC TV Highlights Indian River Construction Project - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53393

Pot Nets / Tunnell Companies Supports Facility Renovation & Construction Project - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53428

Indian River Facility Renovation & Ground-breaking Ceremony - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53424

Indian River Auxiliary Contribution to Facility Training Room - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53427?ss=1

CoastTV and Driscoll Drones highlight Indian River’s Long Neck Facility Construction Project -    https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53955

Performance Reports for Indian River's Facility Renovation & Construction Efforts:

• Update #1 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53498
• Update #2 -   https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53550?ss=1
• Update #3 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53647
• Update #4 – https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53678
• Update #5 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53730?ss=1
• Update #6 – https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53760
• Update #7 – https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53819?ss=1
• Update #8 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/53925?ss=1
• Update #9 – https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/54144?ss=1
• Update #10 – https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/54179?ss=1
• Update #11 – https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/54258?ss=1
• Update #12 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/54318
• Update #13 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/54401?ss=1
• Update #14 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/54508?ss=1
• Update #15 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/54834?ss=1
• Update #16 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/54924?ss=1

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company wishes to acknowledge our construction management firm – PHB, Inc. and other professional contractors for the construction milestones as well as all of community supporters that have assisted with making this renovation and construction initiative become a reality.