Pound Ridge, NY, February 11, 2025 – In an effort to better serve the residents and businesses in the Town of Pound Ridge, the Pound Ridge Fire District (PRFD) is appealing for an increased bond amount of $3.5 million. The bond vote will take place on April 8, 2025. The increase will enable the all-volunteer firefighter force to provide more services and answer more emergency calls, and in turn, better serve the Pound Ridge community.

In 2022, the PRFD passed a $6.5M bond to expand and update the Pound Ridge firehouse at 80 Westchester Avenue. However, following a nationwide period of high inflation, every bid received for the project came in significantly higher than projected.

While the current bond can finance part of the needed update, the Board of Fire Commissioners determined that it is essential to the safety of the community to appeal for additional funds. Currently, the Pound Ridge firehouse is operating at over 200% of safe capacity for current apparatus and equipment. Peter Gallagher, Chair of the Board of Fire Commissioners, noted that the 1991 renovation opened on day one already at 140% capacity.

“This increased bond is critical for the all-volunteer firefighting force to have a safe firehouse that can accommodate the emergency vehicles that this community deserves, as well as appropriate storage,” said Gallagher. “We strongly believe that the Pound Ridge Fire Department needs a station that adequately addresses the departments current and future operations.”

The PRFD encourages citizens to be a part of this important process by staying informed by reading articles in The Recorder, Townwide mailings, and on social meeting. There will also be open meetings and public information sessions as a way to make this a true community project. Residents can email info@poundridgefire.com to join the email list for project updates.