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Tiffin fire chief says Station 2 is undersized; short-term addition estimated $250,000, new station could cost $12 million
Summary
Chief Chappell told council Station 2 cannot meet current apparatus and personnel needs; a 16-foot rear addition could address immediate safety concerns for about $250,000 while a modern replacement station might cost roughly $12,000,000.
In the annual report to council, Chief Chappell described Station 2 as functionally obsolete and said its layout constrains apparatus movement and personnel safety. He recommended a 16-foot rear addition to improve access and reduce equipment conflicts, describing the measure as an interim solution to buy planning time for a long-term replacement.
Chappell provided cost estimates, saying a new, modern fire/EMS station "could cost approximately $12,000,000," while the proposed addition would be an "estimated cost of approximately $250,000." He noted deferred vehicle replacement and prior repair spending (citing a $55,000 repair on a twenty-year-old engine) as compounding the need for updated facilities. The chief urged a multi-level planning effort across city government to prepare for larger capital needs.
