Rendering of New Fire Station at 23 Bridge Avenue

Why do we need new buildings?

 

It will allow our Paramedics, EMTs, and Firefighters to respond faster to emergencies while providing a safer environment for our personnel.
 
At the Main Station, the trucks and equipment barely fit through the doors of the 94-year-old building. The building layout is insufficient for personnel safety and equipment storage. The building does not meet many local, state, and federal codes, including ADA accessibility. There is also no location to decontaminate gear/equipment properly, there are deficient sleeping quarters and showers, and a lack of space for administrative duties. There are leaks and cracks throughout the building, threatening expensive equipment, storage, and the overall structure.

 

After much discussion and research over the years, the Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the purchase of a 6.3 acre tract at 1485 Valley Forge Road for $1.8 million on July 18, 2022 to construct a permanent fire/EMS substation.

 

This progressive action allowed us to move out of a temporary tent and office space at 1100 West Valley Road at the Neuman Professional Building into the existing building that sits on the property. In addition, an emergency vehicle pole barn was built to house apparatus at the rear of the property. As we get ready to start construction on the Main Station in 2023, this space will allow us to move additional vehicles and equipment to be properly stored until the project is completed.

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We are looking to the residents of Tredyffrin and Easttown to come together to support the fire department and be a strengthening force to raise these funds and help us reach our fundraising goal!

 

We are confident that with the support of the community we serve and the support of the Board of Supervisors of Tredyffrin and Easttown that these critical capital projects will be successful!