Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association Leads Beautification of Magee Ave.

From Stamford Professional Firefighters Association:

Members of the Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association (SPFFA) have led the transformation and beautification of an industrial portion of Magee Ave.

Led by Captain Greg Smith, the firefighters have created an entry with a garden filled with inactive fire hydrants, golden coreopsis, purple Echinacea, golden cedars and green ilex bushes in front of the Charles McRedmond Firefighters Training Facility, which houses training for firefighters and maintenance for department vehicles.

“This project was a long time coming for the training facility,” said SPFFA President Brendan Keatley. “The complex entry and garden restoration is a prime example of the great work we can do to help improve and enhance the communities we serve.”

The fire fighters have been working closely with the volunteer group Czescik Park and Harbor Conservancy on the landscaping portion of the project. In addition to the garden, a 16-foot Linden Tree was installed by landscaping company Designs by Lee, which donated part of the cost. A new wooden sign with gold lettering was also installed to give the training facility a welcoming and more professional look to visitors, with the planting area framed by four red and gold fire hydrants.

The project is a part of an overall effort led by Captain Smith and fellow fire fighters to make the industrialized street more appealing.

Last year, the doors to the mechanical garage were updated and repainted with fire engine red color.

“This effort could not have been successful without the help from Czescik Park and Harbor Conservancy and Designs by Lee,” said Keatley. “We are happy to see the overwhelming positive responses from the community at large.”

Photo courtesy of Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association