Wright Construction Building Fire Training Facility in Cape Coral

 

Wright Construction Group is building a new fire training facility in Cape Coral that will enhance firefighting skills of departments across Southwest Florida.

The $11.6 million City of Cape Coral project will include a five-story training tower, a two-story residential structure and classrooms for training. Firefighters will be able to train in various scenarios, with controlled flames, smoke and natural gas, while working in heat-controlled spaces that will include furnishings like what firefighters may encounter during an event, such as mo­tel, hotel, retail, office and residential configurations.

This is the first time Wright Con­struction is building a structure built to withstand flames. All materials used at the facility are safe and non-toxic. The fire is created using designed propane fire props. Smoke is created using a smoke-simulator. It is non-toxic, dis­sipates quickly and is the same used rec­reationally in theater performances and concerts. Because of the different types of heat-related, smoke and gas-filled en­vironments that will exist, the proper ex­haust systems, wall thicknesses and other critical structural and safety features will be built to strict safety standards.

Sweet Sparkman Architects de­signed the building.

Wright Construction Group special­izes in building and civil construction while offering construction management, design-build and general contracting ser­vices to public and private clients. Visit WCGfl.com for additional information.