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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Question: Can I hold a date if I am not sure?
Answer: No, hall dates are available for rental on a first come first serve basis.
Question: How much does it cost to secure the hall?
Answer: A $200 deposit is required to secure the hall
Question: Is a signed contract required?
Answer: Yes, all rentals require a signed contract and a $250 deposit to reserve the hall for a given date. (Full payment is due three weeks prior to event)
Question: How much does the rental cost?
Answer: The rental cost is $550 (This includes a $200 security retainer) Assuming that there are no damages/concerns with the event the $100 retainer will be returned within (2) weeks of the event
Question: Can I use a credit card?
Answer: No. Only checks and cash are accepted
Question: When is the money is required?
Answer: If booking the event more than 21 days prior to the event, $200 is required with the signed contract and $350 21 days before the event.
Answer: If booking the event less than 21 days prior to the event then $550 is required with the signed contract.
Question: Is the hall handicap accessible?
Answer: No but a chair lift is available to help guests to the second floor.
Question: Are live bands and DJ’s permitted?
Answer: Yes but the sound volume should not be excessive. The fire department member coordinating the event will provide details as to where the equipment needs to be setup. The hall is in a residential community and we ask that music be turned off at 11 pm.
Question: Can the event coordinator make “ad hoc” changes to the contract?
No, the rules and regulations cannot be changed
Question: How should food and sound equipment be brought upstairs?
Answer: All equipment, supplies and food must be brought up and down the service entrance. Guests should use the main entrance.
Question: Are we allowed to use the kitchen?
Yes, the kitchen is available for the renter to use, please make sure to bring your own cooking pots, utensils and cleaning supplies. The renter is responsible for cleaning the kitchen. Cleaning supplies must be provided by the renter and/or caterer. Not cleaning the kitchen will result in a $50 deduction from the security retainer.
Question: Can I use e-cigarettes or cigarettes in the hall?
Answer. No, the firehouse which includes the hall is a smoke free building
Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking area which is outside the main hall entrance. No Alcholic beverages are allowed outside.
Question: Are smoke machines, pyrotechnics, candles or confetti allowed?
Answer: No and will result in the immediate stoppage of the event and loss of security retainer.
Question: What the latest the event can finish?
Answer: The event needs to be complete no later than 12:00am, this includes the completion of any necessary renter related cleanup, removal of any event related items such as food, drinks, decorations and event guests from the firehouse grounds.
Question: Can I serve alcohol during the event?
Answer: Alcohol may be served in observance of all local, state, and federal regulations.
(If it is believed that these rules are being violated the event will shut down with the loss of the rental fee and security retainer)
We take no risk or liability in "you" the renter or "your" guests having alcoholic beverages in or on the property of the firehouse
Question: Are kegs allowed?
Answer: No and will result in the immediate stoppage of the event and loss of security retainer
Question: When can I set up for the event?
Answer: We often book events on consecutive days. Therefore please check in advance with the event coordinator to schedule event setup times. (Normally the setup occurs just before the event)
Question: How many hours can my party run?
Answer: (5) hours. (This does not include the (3) hours for setup and (1) hour to cleanup/take down)
Additional hours must be preapproved and paid for in advance.
Question: How many tables and chairs are in the hall?
Answer: We have seating for 200 people which is the maximum capacity for any party. The layout for the tables and chairs will be coordinated through the fire department member/coordinator doing the setup/cleanup.
Question: What is available in the commercial kitchen?
Answer: Our hall kitchen features two commercial grade ovens, a four burner stove, flat top griddle and a large refrigerator. A reasonable amount of ice will be made available for use by renters.
Question: What is your cancellation policy?
30 days prior to rental date, 100% of the deposit will be refunded
21 to 30 days prior to rental date, 50% of the deposit will be refunded
0 to 21 days prior to rental date, 0% of the deposit will be refunded
Question: Can I hang things from the walls or ceilings?
All decorations must be free-standing. Tape or pushpins into the walls/ceiling/molding is strictly prohibited and will result in the loss of the security retainer.
Question: Why was the security retainer not returned?
Answer: Failure to obey the rules and regulations as described in the contract.
Examples:
Extending the event beyond its allotted time
Damage to the hall, fire department property and/or grounds
Using any prohibited items
Hanging items from the ceiling/walls
Using the main entrance/stairway to bring equipment/supplies to the second floor
Using the chair lift inappropriately
Not following the parking instructions
Damages not covered by the security retainer will be the responsibility of the renter
Question: Where can I park?
Answer: Parking is available at the rear of the firehouse and on the street. This is an active firehouse therefore parking in the front of the bays, on the grass and in the designated “Fire Personnel Only” spaces is strictly prohibited. Please ensure to follow these rules as vehicles violating the parking instructions will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Question: Can we use our own caterers?
Answer: Yes, we do not dictate who you can use as a caterer.
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