New Fire Station is dedicated
"But I also remember thinking what a stroke it was for the city of
Krutzfeldt said just like the library renovation, the law enforcement center and the local schools, the fire station was another example of the community's investment into high quality structures that maintain
"It, along with the others, stands as testimony of how people working together for a common purpose, can create the great things that will live far longer than we will," Krutzfeldt said.
Neff also gave a short speech, detailing some of the process that brought the completed project to fruition and shared some of the history of the fire station.
"Firefighters have a sense of history. We always like the old. Sometimes we resist the new. The old station was built in 1909, we'll continue to utilize that facility," Neff said. "A little bit of history here, it is the second-oldest fire station west of the Mississippi [river] in the continental
Neff thanked the many groups, businesses, organizations and individuals that had a hand in the fire station project, including the fire station staff.
"This project has been exciting, sometimes challenging. Thank you,"Neff said.
In closing, Neff said the fire department is a symbol of the community.
"This is your fire house. We are just the key holders," Neff said. "We believe that when you come in and tour this [building], you'll be just as proud of it as you are. So, we'll get on with the business at hand."
Rather than a ribbon cutting, a fire hose uncoupling was performed by three groups: Neff along with Krutzfeldt, members of the
Following the ceremony, members of the public toured the facility. They filed into and examined the large apparatus bay, currently empty as the fire engines had been parked nearby to accommodate the visitors.
The second level includes an exercise area, a deck complete with a grill, maps, lockers, work spaces and a living room area.
"I like it a lot. It looks great," Wagner said. "I love the apparatus bay, I love the space that allows them to operate out of here. The light in it is really nice. I like the little shelves in the stairwell going up to the fitness room."
"It makes it feel a lot bigger," Helt said. "Also, the kitchenette and a little bit more of the spaces for the guys that are working all day."
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"It shows how much people care about
-- Herald staff writer
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