Press Release
For Immediate Release
November 10, 2026
Contact:
Jennifer Rose
Press Secretary, Office of Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr.
Email: Jrose@waterburyct.org
Waterbury Fire Station 6 Temporarily Closes for Renovations
Firefighters relocated to Station 10 while exterior improvements are completed
(WATERBURY, CT) – The City of Waterbury announces the temporary closure of Fire Station 6, located at 431 Willow Street, to allow for a series of renovations and exterior improvements to the historic firehouse.
Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. said the Station 6 improvements are another important step in addressing the maintenance needs of the city's aging firehouses.
"Our firefighters work around the clock to protect our residents, and they deserve facilities that are safe, well-maintained, and built to serve them for years to come. Many of our firehouses are more than a century old, and keeping up with necessary repairs and improvements is essential to protecting these important public safety assets. This project will address some longstanding exterior maintenance issues at Station 6 and help preserve the building for the future," said Mayor Pernerewski.
The project will include installation of a new roof, repointing of the building's exterior masonry, and resealing of windows. These improvements are intended to address weather-related deterioration, prevent water infiltration, and preserve the building's structural integrity.
The renovations are expected to take approximately eight weeks. During construction, firefighters and personnel assigned to Station 6 have been temporarily relocated to Fire Station 10 at 26 Field Street. The fire department has taken the necessary steps to ensure that adequate and timely coverage is maintained in the Willow Plaza neighborhood.
The Waterbury Development Corporation (WDC) is serving as the project manager for the project, with Macri Roofing serving as the general contractor.
The work is part of the city's ongoing investment in its firehouse infrastructure. Funded improvements have included the $5.7 million comprehensive renovation of the North Side Firehouse at 1979 North Main Street, managed by WDC, and the $2.8 million comprehensive renovation of Firehouse 7 at 315 Walnut Street. Both renovation projects modernized and upgraded living quarters, apparatus bays, safety systems, and building infrastructure.
In addition to these improvements, the city is advancing plans for the future relocation of Fire Station 5, currently located at 1956 East Main Street. The project is in the design phase and calls for a new fire station on Pierpont Road, adjacent to Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School.