Performance Report for Indian River's Facility Renovation & Construction Efforts – Update #20

Friday, March 27, 2026

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 the late first quarter of Calendar Year 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.  A significant portion of the new construction work has been completed with many final touches being completed and demotion for the renovation of the existing Station #2 facility has commenced as of February 25, 2026.

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

• Update #17 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/55185?ss=1

• Update #18 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/55302

• Update #19 - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/55589?ss=1

Additional information regarding current status of the construction project may be viewed at WRDE News - https://www.coasttv.com/news/construction-at-the-indian-river-volunteer-fire-company-station-2-nears-completion/article_3e136fb1-a1de-458e-a9d3-5f336045ef5a.html

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.

"Together, we can ensure our fire company is prepared not just for today’s emergencies, but for the future of our growing community." Please consider a generous donation at https://www.irvfc.com/page/donate-online   or volunteering with the Fire Company or Auxiliary by contacting us at https://www.irvfc.com/page/become-a-member