East Hartford, Ct "New" Station 5

East Hartford, Ct is building this firehouse at 125 Brewer St. at the corner of Graham Rd. to replace Station 5. When finished it will house Engine 5, Ladder 2, the department apparatus mechanics and fire alarm mechanics. It is being built as a "green" building. Construction was started in August 2010 and should be occupied by the companies in August 2011. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on 9/6/11 at 1600 hours. The ribbon was cut by Sam Cipolla East Hartford's oldest firefighter (94). Companies should be in the building by 10/1/11.