In 2007, CCI purchased the Pennsboro VFD training center, and began re-modeling it for use as a new 911 center. The new building will provide much needed space for our operations.

The original center had use of around 880 square feet of floor space, including the restroom, equipment room, dispatch room, foyer, one office and a small area in the waiting room of the State Police office. Typically there are 7 people working in these areas during the day shift. The parking lot is approximately 75 feet away, so any equipment and supplies have to be carried to the building.

The new building in Pennsboro will provide us with around 7000 square feet, plus an adjacent parking lot, and close proximity to stores and eating establishments. We moved into and began accepting calls in our new center on November 18th, 2008 with minimal issues - almost exactly one year to the day from starting the building modifications.

One thing we will definitely miss is the close relationship that we had with the officers and employees of the WVSP West Union Detachment. However, we won't totally sever the physical ties, as most of the equipment will remain in the current center, and it will become the backup PSAP after the move.

 

This is an inside view towards the rear, prior to any modifications.

This is the view towards the front of the building, also prior to any modifications.

The coffered ceiling in the Dispatch Room.
Hard to visualize in this "bare" state.