The current Fire Station, located at 42 Water St., was constructed in 1966. The current facility has 4 truck bays suitable for fire/rescue trucks and 2 ambulance bays, with the third Peninsula Ambulance Corps (PAC) ambulance parked outside. The Fire Department uses approximately 60% of the space; PAC leases the remainder on a year-to-year basis.
Issues with the Current Facility
- Low doors
- Age/maintenance
- Difficult exit from Water St. to Main St. or Union St.
- Lack of sleeping quarters/break area
- Exhaust removal system
- Gear washing facilities
- Separate cooking facilities
- Other modern requirements for fire stations
- Some residents believe there are better uses for the facility and the land given its attractive, harborside location
Benefits of the Current Facility
- The Town already owns it
- The increased cost of custom (low clearance) fire apparatus is currently manageable–approximately $250,000 / vehicle
- No urgent need to relocate