The Deep River Fire Department made the following Facebook post recently:
The Deep River Fire Department needs your support during the November voting session. On Tuesday, September 3, the Deep River Board of Selectmen voted to put two appropriations on the ballot. One is to fund design and construction of a new fire headquarters and the second is to fund the purchase of one engine and one brush truck. These purchases are in line with the Town Needs assessment that was completed early last year.
Why does DRFD need a new firehouse?
Quite simply, the existing station is 63 years old and the structure/utilities have aged beyond repair/rehabilitation. Additionally, the current building is far undersized for today’s needs and has been for quite some time.
Why does DRFD need a new engine and brush truck?
Our second engine from fire headquarters is 35 years old, has an open cab concept meaning the passenger firefighters ride out in the open all year round, and is a concern from a reliability, maintenance, and safety perspective.
There is a lot more detail behind both requests that can help you understand the need for these two appropriations and why they are important for Deep River Fire Department to continue to meet our mission, serving and protecting the lives and property of residents, businesses, and visitors in Deep River.
We will be holding information sessions at the firehouse for you to learn more about these needs, ask questions and to see the building/apparatus. Please keep an eye out for the dates and times.
