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Norwalk plans Station 4 renovation; new rescue, ladder and engines to expand fleet
Summary
The commission heard timelines for Station 4 renovation and multiple apparatus purchases: Station 4 bids close June 24; rescue apparatus is expected in service early 2027 after a pre-build, Common Council approved a ladder company purchase (vehicle delivery in 3–4 years), and two new engines are expected to be in service around October.
Chief Eden, the assistant fire chief of operations, told the commission on June 16 that the department is moving forward on multiple equipment and station projects intended to expand response capacity.
On facilities, the assistant chief of administration reported bids for the Station 4 renovation are open and the bid opening is scheduled for June 24; if bids are within budget the project will go to the Common Council in July and construction could begin in August or September.
On apparatus, Chief Eden said the department completed a pre-build meeting in Wisconsin for a new rescue company vehicle and has given the factory the green light; the rescue apparatus is expected to replace the existing single rescue vehicle and be in service by early 2027. He said the Common Council voted to approve a ladder company purchase and that vehicle is likely three to four years from delivery. The department also expects two new engine companies to reach final inspection in roughly September and to be in service by October.
Chief Eden also described recent operational activity: May saw 693 incidents (about 22 calls per day), and notable responses included commercial and residential fires (251 Ely Avenue; a sprinkler-limited apartment fire at 53 Woodward Ave), a vehicle extrication on Bayne Blake Street, and a large multi-family house fire on 181 Ely Avenue where occupants were transported to hospital facilities.
The commission asked about timelines and staffing; the department said lead times are typical for fire apparatus purchases and that station moves and truck company relocations will determine where new apparatus are assigned.
