State Representative Steve Meskers (D-Greenwich) announced the inclusion of funding for Remediation of Round Hill Firehouse by the State Bond Commission and expects it will be approved when the commission meets next week on Friday, July 29.
“I am more than happy to see this funding allocated to a group of dedicated and talented individuals at Round Hill Firehouse,” Rep. Meskers said. “They have answered the call and have been the difference between life and death for more than 75 years, and these first in 40 year renovations will allow them to continue this important work for many years to come. I thank Governor Lamont for prioritizing this project and House Speaker Ritter and House Bonding Chair Borer for their tireless advocacy and work to make sure this important project is considered on this agenda.”
Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company is the only all-volunteer fire company in Greenwich. Since 1948, the volunteer firefighters of RHVFC have provided first response emergency services, protecting life and property, to the Greenwich backcountry. In that time, members have responded to more than 10,000 incidents, ranging from traffic accidents and downed power lines to hazardous material spills and fully involved structure fires.
The renovation plan focuses on several key strategic imperatives:
- Addressing areas of the firehouse that are currently in disrepair
- Upgrading the building to meet current ADA, Building Department and Health department codes
- Upgrading the building’s electrical system, generator and boiler
- Remediating lead paint and limited asbestos issues
- Providing critical health protections for RHVFC firefighters, including the installation of vehicle exhaust ventilation systems to the apparatus floor to be OSHA compliant
- Enlarging and modernizing the Apparatus Floor, Watch Room and associated systems to better accommodate firefighter needs for regular operational periods and crisis events.
- Upgrading/modernizing the dormitories, bathrooms and living areas to attract and retain up to five (5) live-in volunteer firefighters
Funding in the amount of $500,000 is included in item 52-G of the agenda.
Steve Meskers represents the 150th District in Greenwich. In addition to Vice-Chair of the Finance, Revenue and Boding Committee, he serves on the Energy and Technology, Transportation and
Insurance and Real Estate Committees.
