Request for use of public facilities at the Alplaus Fire Station
Residents of the district are encouraged to request use of the Fire House Meeting Room and the Pavilion for various activities. Any activity that provides some community benefit, including social interaction will be considered.
Email [email protected] with any follow-up request questions/inquiries regarding requested events.
RULES to ensure that activities do not interfere with emergency or training activities:
1. An Active Firefighter or Commissioner shall open the facility and ensure that it is locked up after the event.
2. Use of the kitchen require active supervision by a member of the Fire Company.
3. No potentially dangerous activities are allowed (Trampolines, Bouncy Houses, Slip-n-Slides)
Guidelines for use of the kitchen
1. Full use – Fire Company or Auxiliary-functions only.
2. Partial use – (other groups.)
3. Use of refrigerator, use of prep table, use of electrical outlets is permitted, however no use of stove/oven, no serving from the kitchen (serving window to remain closed.)
4. No alcoholic beverages may be served or consumed.
5. The facilities are to be cleaned up after the activity.
Directions for submitting a request:
1. All requests must include this completed form with signed Liability Waiver.
2. Requester should be an organization or adult (21 or older) resident of the Alplaus Fire District.
3. Request MUST be at least 30 days before the event, although exceptions may be possible.
4. Contact the Board of Commissioner Secretary for available dates [email protected]
5.Recruit an Active Firefighter or commissioner to open and close the facility. If unable to do so refer to the list of active firefighters. The fee for an active firefighter is $10. To be paid directly to the firefighter.
6. Appear at the next Board of Commissioners Meeting.
7. Pay the Donation Fee of $50 per room for use during your event.
8. The board of Fire Commissioners meets the second Monday of each month. For late requests (those submitted after a board meeting for an event planned to take place before the next board meeting) the requester must obtain signatures from the fire chief, the chair of the board of fire commissioners and from one additional commissioner and submit the signed form to the secretary of the board before the event.
* The new firematic building is not available to be rented.