Perdido Key, Florida, a barrier island prone to flooding during severe weather, needed a new fire station and community center. The new facility design was elevated above the surge zone to ensure the critical infrastructure would be safe for emergency operations during storm events. The design includes a three-bay fire station, a visitor information center, and a versatile community room for meetings, safety training, and emergency response coordination. Additionally, a helipad was constructed on the station’s roof to ensure access for airborne services in case the coastal highway becomes inaccessible.