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Fire Department Capacity and Aging Firehouses

Port Chester

Summary

The all-volunteer department is on pace for a record 600+ calls in 2026 and is adapting to 16-story buildings with high-angle rescue training and new equipment. The chief says it's time for a long-term plan to rebuild and expand fire headquarters, which has weekly pipe leaks and a damaged apparatus floor.

At a glance

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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No dollar figure set tonight; a headquarters rebuild plan and ~$1 million SCBA replacement are on the horizon.

✅Who benefits

All residents and businesses relying on fire protection in a growing, taller village.

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