Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company has reached a deal to sell its fire station on Ogletown Road, officials confirmed Thursday.
Under the deal, the fire company will remain at the site for 18 to 24 months while the undisclosed buyer goes through the due diligence and permitting process, according to Aetna spokesman John H. Farrell IV. During that time, Aetna will look for a new location in the area.
“Aetna is moving rapidly to develop both short and long range plans to provide facilities and apparatus placement to ensure the ongoing coverage for the citizens in our fire district,” Farrell said. “We would like to reinforce that our commitment to provide ‘Service for Others’ in the greater Newark community would not been diminished by this sale, and should actually strengthen both our financial and response capability.”