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The GVFD operates out of two stations. Pictured below is the Main Station located at 707 Main Rd.
All apparatus with the exception of Engine 2 are housed here. This building was built in the mid
seventies. Recently the building has received a new steel roof and white vinyl siding.
All apparatus with the exception of Engine 2 are housed here. This building was built in the mid
seventies. Recently the building has received a new steel roof and white vinyl siding.
| Stations & Dispatching |
Although the GVFD is dispatched by a regional PSAP, the station contains fully functional
communications and dispatch facilities if necessary. During storms or severe weather connections
to Northampton may become terminated. GVFD personnel can staff the dispatch console at the
station.
communications and dispatch facilities if necessary. During storms or severe weather connections
to Northampton may become terminated. GVFD personnel can staff the dispatch console at the
station.
The Main Station is equipped with emergency power provided by a central
stand-by generator that automatically powers up the Granville Town Hall, Police
Department, and Granville Emergency Management in the event of a power failure.
stand-by generator that automatically powers up the Granville Town Hall, Police
Department, and Granville Emergency Management in the event of a power failure.
| GRANVILLE CENTER FIREHOUSE |
area towns. Each town is assigned an identification number to be used with all communications.
Granville has been assigned the i.d. number "82". The GFD maintains a high band repeater radio
system with the main tower located on Blandford Rd.
Granville has been assigned the i.d. number "82". The GFD maintains a high band repeater radio
system with the main tower located on Blandford Rd.