Milton Fire Station 41 Temporarily Closed To Remedy Mold Issue

MILTON, GA — Milton Fire Station 41 has been temporarily shut down, with firefighters and equipment shifted to a nearby Roswell facility off Cox Road, as the city works to remedy a mold situation.

The station closed late last week after an air quality assessment found high levels of black mold spores in Station 41’s bunk room and elevated levels in its common areas. These results came back shortly after some firefighters reported moderate reactions.

The Milton Fire-Rescue Department’s leadership promptly went to work on two fronts. The first was relocating firefighters and equipment to a safe and suitable location where they could continue to serve Milton citizens in case of a fire or medical emergency. After considering several options, the Department took up an offer from the City of Roswell to co-locate Station 41’s crews and resources to Roswell’s Fire Station 6 about 1.5 miles away at 825 Cox Road. The City of Milton is extremely grateful to Roswell for generously stepping up for its neighbors and the greater community.

Meanwhile, the city is working to identify the exact cause of the mold issues and determine how to best address them. Additional tests will be conducted on Wednesday to pinpoint the moisture source, after which mold remediation can begin. That process, and, with it, the reopening of Milton Fire Station 41, could take several weeks.

Even in its different location, Milton firefighters, EMTs and paramedics remain ready and able to serve the public. Residents still can contact Milton Fire by calling 911 in an emergency, or 678-297-6300 in a non-emergency. People can also email fdinfo@cityofmiltonga.us to share or obtain general information.