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Renovations at Fire Station 2 on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle have been completed, marking the first upgrade for the building - which was constructed in 1923 - since the 1980s.
“As was the case when Station 2 was built 96 years ago, New Rochelle is again on the rise. It is fitting and proper that our infrastructure move forward as well,” New Rochelle Fire Chief Andrew Sandor said. “To that end, the renovation of Station 2 is more than appropriate for our fire department as we strive to meet the emergency services demands of a growing city.”
During the renovations, the station was closed and its two companies - Ladder 12 and Engine 22 - relocated to nearby firehouses on Drake Avenue and Harrison Street. The building was officially reopened during a ceremony on Monday, June 3.
Officials said that “the station has received upgrades over the years, but needs a major overhaul to accommodate modern firefighting equipment.”
The renovation included repairs inside and outside the building, including a new roof, windows and a replacement for the two single doors with a wide double bay door. Interior improvements include replacing the apparatus floor, relocating the staircase, a new HVAC and improvements to the foundation.
Known as “The Rock”, Station 2 was designed nearly 100 years ago by famed architect Frederick Winter and constructed by local master builders M. Barnett and Sons using the “Mission Revival” style popular in architecture in the early 1900s, city officials noted.
Mayor Noam Bramson added, “to serve all of us effectively, our First Responders need and deserve facilities that are safe, modern, and efficient. So I am proud that New Rochelle's 10-year capital plan makes an unprecedented investment in infrastructure, including vital public safety infrastructure like Fire Station 2.”
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