Princeton Fire Station No. 4, built in 1987 for the Branch Volunteer Fire Department, is closed following a safety inspection. File Photo
Rather than spend up to $1 million to repair Fire Station No. 4, the Princeton City Council has decided to close the facility, built in 1987 for the Branch Volunteer Fire Department.
“We need to know when to hold them and know when to fold them,” said Councilmember Terrance Johnson.
Interim Fire Chief Steve Gammons said Station No. 4 costs the city about $1.22 million per year for personnel, apparatus, utilities and facility expenses.
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