(BINGHAMTON, N.Y.)—Mayor Jared M. Kraham on Monday announced a $1 million plan to upgrade and rehabilitate the City’s four neighborhood fire stations.
“We are fortunate in Binghamton to have historic fire stations that are neighborhood anchors and provide quick response in times of emergency,” said Mayor Kraham. “These buildings need significant investment to stay in operation for decades to come and provide our firefighters with the workspaces they deserve.”
Rehabilitation work will include interior refurbishing and critical system improvements. Stations will receive investments like new roofs, HVAC replacements, renovated bathrooms and bunk spaces, and apparatus room upgrades.
The fire stations receiving work are:
- West Side, 180 Main St., built in 1900
- East Side, 176 Robinson St., built in 1904
- South Side, 259 Conklin Ave., built in 1929
- North Side, 39 W. State St., built in 1960
In 2021, the Binghamton Fire Department responded to 10,895 emergency calls.
“This is an unprecedented investment in Binghamton’s fire stations that will help secure their future in our community for decades to come,” said Binghamton Fire Chief Alan G. Gardiner. “All of our neighborhood stations are more than 60 years old and in need of repairs and upgrades. This funding will bring the buildings up to modern standards and give our firefighters workplaces to be proud of.”
“The City’s neighborhood fire stations are critical to the Fire Department mission,” said Binghamton Professional Firefighters Association President Dave Holleran. “They enable us to get water on the fire or bring the emergency room to our residents’ living rooms in minutes, where every second counts. In between calls, our firefighters spend long shifts in their fire stations—essentially living in them for 24 hours a day. This funding will allow for much-needed improvements to their workspaces and ensure they can continue to serve the community from our neighborhood fire stations for many years to come. We appreciate Mayor Kraham and City Council recognizing the importance of these stations and committing the needed funding to keep them in good shape.”
“The men and women of the Binghamton Fire Department keep our community safe around the clock and are among the first to respond when emergencies happen,” said City Councilman Tom Scanlon, District 7. “They deserve updated fire stations free from leaking roofs and outdated HVAC systems. This is another significant investment in public safety, and I’m proud to support it.”
The $1 million investment is through American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funding and will be presented at the June 20 City Council work session.
Construction continues on the Fire Department’s new downtown headquarters at 235 Court St. in Binghamton. Work is scheduled to be completed this fall.