Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 FIRESTATION | FROM Page 1 ish line. The residents deserve nothing less than the best public safety services, no matter where they’re located in the city.” Conversations around the reconstruction of the Point of Pines Fire Station began in 2019 due to the growth of the city and the need for additional safety services for Point of Pines, Oak Island, and other Revere beach front communities. A feasibility study was conducted to determine if continued full-time use of the station could commence with improvement of the existing building or replacement of the building was necessary to meet modern fi re and EMS services. In addition to public safety and fi re accessibility, the Point of Pines Community needs a voting center and a gathering point for other community activities. “The Point of Pines fire station groundbreaking is a significant step for the Point of Pines and beachfront neighborhoods of Revere,” said Acting Mayor Keefe. “This neighborhood has desperately needed a new fi re station for well over a decade, and to see the collaboration take place to get all the right parts moving is a testament to this community. It’s exciting to see this project move forward. This is a win not only for the Point of Pines and Ward 5, but all of Revere.” Based on the results of the feasibility study, the consultants determined the modern needs for fi re and EMS services had rendered the existing building cost prohibitive for repairs and upgrades. Therefore, design services were procured for the replacement of the fi re station to include modern fi re and EMS services, a training center for the city emergency services, and provide the Point of Pines a community room for voting, meetings, and community activities. The old fi re station was then demolished and the work continued for a new site. “The residents of Revere have a right to expect suffi cient public safety services,” said Councillor John Powers, Ward 5 CouncilState Rep. Jessica Giannino recalls the patience, hard work and dedication into bringing back a new fi re station. lor. “If there’s an emergency, everyone knows the fi rst fi ve minutes are crucial. As elected offi - cials, we have an obligation to provide quick and effi cient public safety services. I’ve been advocating for this for over a decade, and I’m happy Mayor Arrigo made the decision to go forward with this and provide the city with funding. The Point of Pines neighborhood, as well as Revere Beach Boulevard, Wonderland and the Riverside neighborhoods will benefi t from this upgrade in public safety services and I’m grateful for whoever has been a part of this so far.” The Alden A. Mills Point of Pines Fire Station was named after Alden A. Mills in 1938. Mills was a developer and viActing Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr. thanked Ward 5 Councillor John Powers for his tireless efforts. Powers couldn’t be there due to a fall, but he read a statement on behalf of him and sent family on his behalf. Firefi ghters broke ground. Shown from left to right: Deputy Paul Cheever, Firefi ghter Charles Fusco, Firefi ghter Paul Calsimitto, Probationary Firefi ghter Leann DiCarlo, Probationary fi refi ghter Devin Tango, Probationary Firefi ghter John Powers (partially blocked), Probationary Firefi ghter Patrick Reardon, and Retired Firefi ghter Anthony Capoccia. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) State Rep. Jeff Turco said this fire station symbolizes sacrifi ce. Shown from left to right: Lieutenant Steve Mullen, Probationary Firefi ghter Chris D’Eramo, Probationary Firefi ghter Bobby Crowe, Deputy Joe Laurano, Firefi ghter Barry Johnson, Deputy Mike DiCarlo, Captain Kevin O’Hara, Assistant Chief Jim Cullen, and Chief Chris Bright. Former mayor Brian Arrigo joined the fi re department during Wednesday’s groundbreaking. Shown from left to right: Project Superintendent Brent Watkins, Contractor Anthony DeIulis, OPM Riana Burton from SOCOTEC, Architect Paul Durand from Winter Street Architects, Deputy Chief Paul Cheever, Firefi ghter Barry Johnson, Deputy Chief Joe Laurano, Deputy Chief Mike DiCarlo, Captain Kevin O’Hara, Assistant Chief James Cullen, Former Mayor Brian Arrigo, and Chief Chris Bright.
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