With a snip of the scissors cutting a yellow fire-line tape, the new Central Fire Station was officially open for business.
Years of deliberation and construction have paid off with a fully modern $17.1 million fire station that will house a ladder truck, an engine company, a central Greenwich volunteer unit and administrative offices. Town officials say the new facility will lead to better fire protection in the main commercial district, as well as more efficient operation overall.
“Perseverance brought us here today,” said First Selectman Peter Tesei. He wished “success and safety” on all those who used the facility and spoke of the high quality of the training in the department.
The three-story building was built to be energy-efficient and comfortable for the seven to nine firefighters who will be living there around the clock.