Station 1 remains the town’s busiest station, responding to more than 2,600 calls per year for service. This station, located on and serving the west and southwest areas of the community, houses one of the Department’s two Quint apparatus. Quints are multi-functional fire apparatus capable of providing water, hose, supply lines, ground ladders and an aerial ladder.
The station is typically staffed with one Lieutenant, one Firefighter/Paramedic and one Firefighter/EMT. Personnel located at Station 1 are aggressive EMS providers, always fulfilling the challenge of providing service to the most demanding area of town. Station 1’s geographical coverage area includes some unique and challenging facilities, including several skilled nursing homes, senior housing complexes and a regional community college. In addition, the station is responsible for much of I-384, a heavily traveled divided highway.
