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The new Hamilton Safety Center is
NOW OPEN! |
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New Hamilton Safety Center (click to
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The Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad, along with the Hamilton
Volunteer Fire Department, officially opened the new Hamilton
Safety Center Labor Day weekend, marking the end of a nearly
2-year construction project. The new Safety Center will house
both volunteer companies in one new state-of-the-art, spacious
facility located at the intersection of E. Colonial Highway
(Route 7) and Hamilton Station Road (Route 704). Previous
to the Safety Center opening, the two companies were housed in
separate station houses which both had long since outgrown.
The building itself can house up to 6 pieces of equipment and
still have room for gear and other equipment, in addition to:
- Ample storage space for gear and ancillary equipment
- New sleeping facilities for men and women
- Weight room
- Large kitchen
- Watchrooms for each company
- Large meeting room equipped with ceiling-mounted LCD
computer projector for meetings or training
In the next few weeks, work on the in-house computer network
will be completed, and will feature new broadband internet.
The network and internet access are designed for members who
wish to telecommute -- working from the station while being
available to respond to calls.
Anyone wishing to tour the facility is welcome to stop by,
especially in the evenings or on weekends.
We will be housing an Open House
for the community sometime in mid-October. Keep checking
back for details on date & time. |
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| After years of planning,
the Hamilton Safety Center is finally becoming a reality ! After
months of delays due to weather and permit-related delays, the
Hamilton Safety Center finally broke ground in March, 2004.
Construction began with site grading and preparation, followed
by deliveries of pre-formed steel beams, sheet metal, brick, and
concrete. |
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Breaking ground, Spring 2004 (Click to
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THE PROJECT: When completed, the Hamilton Safety
Center will house both the Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad & the
Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department in one building. Currently,
the two companies occupy separate stations -- the Rescue Squad's
on N. Laycock Street & the Fire Department's on E. Colonial
Highway. The new building will be a state-of-the-art facility,
and provides a much-needed upgrade in facilities & space, as
both companies' buildings are old and extra space is nil. The
building will include new, spacious bunkrooms allowing members
to sleep at the station which will decrease response times,
workout facilities, a training/meeting room with computer LCD
projector, and high-speed internet and telecommuting stations,
allowing members to work from the station while on-duty. |
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Safety Center's Banquet Hall, known as
"Harmony Hall", which will
be available for rental once completed.
(Click to enlarge) |
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HARMONY HALL: In addition to the Safety Center
building for the personnel and equipment, we are building a
Banquet Hall just to the rear of the Safety Center, known as
"Harmony Hall". Harmony
Hall will be available for rent for people needing a place to
hold large parties, weddings & receptions, and dinners.
Harmony Hall features a large, commercial-grade kitchen complete
with stoves, refrigerators/freezers, and large sinks.
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more information on renting our banquet facilities, click HERE. |
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THE FINANCING: The Hamilton Safety Center is a
WHOLLY VOLUNTEER-FINANCED facility, with 100% of the
costs of the project coming equally from the Rescue Squad & the
Fire Department. Fundraising & savings have allowed the two
companies to privately finance this building without taxpayer
dollars. |
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HELP US WITH A DONATION:
Currently, costs related to the Safety Center are
estimated to finalize at $2.2 million, and does not include
costs such as power, water, sewer, furniture & sleeping quarters
for personnel, etc. You can help us make this project a success
by donating to the Safety Center. All donations are
tax-deductible, and receipts are provided upon request. Please
mail your checks to:
Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad
P.O. Box 111
Hamilton, VA 20159 |
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JOIN US: You can also help support the cause by
joining the Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad. Eligible members
receive a tax break on their vehicle personal property taxes,
free training, gear, & equipment. For more information on
becoming a member, including an online membership application,
click
HERE. |
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