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Serving Tredyffrin & Easttown Townships Since 1894
MAIN STATION
Station 2 Existing Conditions
The current Berwyn Fire Company Main Station, located at 23 Bridge Avenue, Berwyn, was constructed over 94 years ago. Although the station has been added to over the decades, it no longer adequately serves the needs of the Tredyffrin Township Community.
The building is expensive to maintain and was outgrown years ago. It does not meet current local, state and federal codes, nor NFPA and OSHA standards. It also does not meet ADA Accessibility standards, nor does it have a sprinkler system. This space is not designed with hot / warm / cold zones to keep carcinogens and other toxins away from our nine full-time and 27 part-time employees, along with the 70 Volunteers that use the building.
There is no location to properly decontaminate gear, only ONE (co-ed) shower, and very inadequate sleeping and administrative spaces. We have been forced to purchase sheds to store equipment and supplies. We have outgrown this space and it is time for a station that meets the needs for a very robust and busy Fire Company.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
80 Year Old Generator
Panel
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Water Leaks, Mold and mildew in our "CPR" Closet
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Inadequate "apron" forces apparatus to cross Bridge Avenue to back into Station.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Single (Co-Ed) Shower. Only method for decontamination
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Paint falling from
the tin ceiling
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Bedroom #1 of 3. This is the nice one.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Bedroom #2 of 3.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Bedroom #3 of 3. Also known as "the closet"
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
One of the many open holes in walls to access leaking pipes
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Meeting Room lacks current technology.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
The "Throne Room" is the only restroom on the 2nd Floor meeting / office floor.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
4 Desk Office shared by 6 personnel.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Rescue Equipment stored on Bay Floor due to lack of storage.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Pressurized Oxygen stored next to vehicles. We are careful backing up!
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Ambulance Bay Ceiling too low for many modern ambulances.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Fire Bay too narrow. Apparatus forced to enter / exit at an angle.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Wall damage from engine striking wall exiting at angle.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Damage to Door Frames from truck strikes on exit
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
During heavy rain, leaks run down this wall past fuse box.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Some of the many repairs to keep the brick facade intact.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Equipment / Supplies stored in Shed #1.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Why we needed to purchase Shed #1.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Basement storage room for Gear and Protective Equipment.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Mildew on a helmet stored in the basement archives.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Dozen of cracks in stucco around the building
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Equipment / Supplies stored in Shed #2.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Why we needed to buy Shed #2
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
Another favorite spot for rain to roll down interior wall during storms.
Combination Laundry Room and Bunk Room
