Since early 2023, York County Government has worked in close collaboration with Landry/French Construction, Oak Point Associates, Lassel Architects, and dozens of specialty subcontractors to ensure both projects remain aligned in vision, technical precision, and scheduling.
“The scope of these projects is significant,” said Michael Auclair, Assistant Project Manager at Landry/French. “It’s taken an extraordinary level of teamwork and expertise to keep both facilities moving forward together.”
The First Responder Training Center, a 57,000-square-foot multi-use complex, broke ground in October 2024 and is on track for completion in January 2026. The facility will provide fire, law enforcement, EMS, and dispatch personnel with state-of-the-art simulation, fitness, and classroom-based training. Key features include municipal offices, lecture spaces, VR-enabled simulators, a vehicle training bay, ADA-compliant locker rooms, and a multi-story burn tower for live fire exercises.
Construction at the Training Center has progressed smoothly, and all site utilities and base paving are complete, the burn tower foundations are set, and roofing is installed. Rooftop MEP equipment is being placed, and the rain screen siding system is underway. Inside, second-floor MEP systems, acoustic insulation, and drywall are finished, while first-floor installations continue. In the coming weeks, work will focus on finishing drywall, installing windows and storefronts, and preparing for the burn tower’s late July delivery.
Simultaneously, the 54,000-square-foot Treatment and Recovery Center—designed as a trauma-informed residential facility—began construction in April 2025 and is scheduled for completion by late summer 2026. The center will offer 58 beds for detox, long-term residential care, and outpatient services, with specialized wings and shared spaces for comprehensive support.
The Recovery Center has already completed site utilities, base paving, and foundation work. Underground MEP systems are installed and inspected, and vertical framing is underway with prefabricated wall panels. Next steps include completing wall panel installation, starting overhead MEP systems, and preparing for roofing and exterior envelope work.
Both projects have required innovative solutions to overcome winter construction challenges. “Managing winter conditions has tested our team’s adaptability,” said Auclair. “From heated enclosures and insulated blankets to flexible scheduling and enhanced safety protocols, Landry/French has kept the work on track and maintained our high standards for quality and safety.”
When complete, both buildings will be fully ADA-accessible, designed for future scalability, and serve as vital, long-term assets for York County’s public health and safety network.
About First County Foundation
Founded in 2023, FCF is charged with a mission “to support and strengthen safe and healthy communities by resourcing transformational solutions to the emergent needs of York County.”