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Added March 6, 2008
The Wellfleet Fire Department has shared facilities with the Wellfleet
Police
Department since the combined station was built in 1982. Both departments
have outgrown their space so the fire department will be moving across the
street
to a facility it can call its own. This feature will show the progress of the
project.
The present fire station faces Lawrence Road just off Route 6.
The police occupy the upper floor accessed from the rear.
When built, the department had no permanent staffing. Since the department added
24 hour coverage (2 personnel per shift) those personnel have had to use a
trailer
parked in the parking lot for living facilities (without bathroom or kitchen
facilities).
This restaurant was located on the site for many years.
It was torn down to make room for the future fire station.
The new fire station will be located here, across the street from the old
station.
Site preparation began in February 2008.
This photo was taken on March 6, 2008, the day ground was 'officially' broken.
This architectural plan shows how the new station will be placed on the lot.
A very nice, mild March 6, 2008 served as the 'official' ground breaking day.
Fire Chief Dan Silverman welcomes attendees at the ground breaking March 6,
2008.
Chief Silverman thanked the many people responsible for getting the fire station
approved
and welcomed those who came to help celebrate the occasion.
Former Wellfleet Chief Alan Hight
Captain Thomas Ferrera
Chief Silverman tosses the first shovelful of sand at the site along with those
who will build the station.
Two 40,000 underground tanks will be installed for water on the site since
Wellfleet does not have a municipal water system.
Chief Silverman serves the cake.
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Photos by Britt Crosby
CapeCodFD.com
2008