The project is an art installation in front of a new fire station in north Surprise, Arizona. 

The installation features a bronze statue of a firefighter standing on a two-foot platform. A 10-foot mural wall behind the statue is broken up in three sections representing the historic route 60, Surprise Fire Station 304, and the scenic Arizona landscape. 

A perforated steel panel of similar size provides interest from the street and highlights the City of Surprise Fire slogan “Always There, Always Ready”. 

All the components work together to create a strong traditional art piece that celebrates the City’s Fire Fighters. The layout of the piece provides multiple photographic opportunities that capture the Fire Station No 304 in the background. The small semi-format gathering space is flexible and supports a small interactive area around the bronze firefighter sculpture and allows those to see the mural in more detail. The art piece location supports pedestrians walking by to stop and reflect on the brave firefighters that service the City. The elevated art piece provides more interest from those who are driving by the site, especially at night.