Excerpts from HeraldNews.com:
In 1960, Don “Randy†Randich stood in the newly built Lockport Township Fire Protection District Station 1, watching as his fellow firefighters officially dedicated the facility.
Fast forward to 2017. Randich was back at Station 1—this time, sitting inside the brand-new building that was just officially dedicated. He was the only surviving member of the original crew who once served in the old station.
“I served as a firefighter for 42 years and saw six different chiefs come and go,†Randich said. “Back then, this station was considered one of the best in Illinois. This new building is absolutely amazing. I came here today to reconnect with all my friends, like family.â€
The dedication ceremony took place on Friday morning and included Chief David Skoryi, Station 1 Captain John Batusich, district trustees, current and former firefighters, an honor guard, local officials, and members of the community. They performed a traditional hose and coupling ceremony to mark the occasion.
The event began at 10 a.m. with speeches from Skoryi and Batusich. Then, everyone moved outside through the new bi-fold doors for a flag-raising ceremony. The Lockport Township Firefighters Local #1544 Honor Guard raised the flags and placed them on the poles attached to the building.
Following the flag ceremony, fire chaplain Rev. Mark Hein offered a prayer. Then, Trustees Paul Siegel, Henry Meader, Dave Palya, Bill Kendziora, and Gordon McCluskey, along with Union President Pat Kelly and Captain Batusich, held the fire hose during the coupling ceremony.
Chief Skoryi explained that in 2010, the senior staff and board of trustees decided the old building needed a major overhaul due to several issues. These included outdated sewer lines, electrical and HVAC systems, lack of space for both male and female firefighters, insufficient room for larger vehicles, asbestos, and the need for modern technology upgrades.
After consulting with architects, they realized the cost of renovation would reach 75% of building a new facility. So, the decision was made to rebuild.
Demolition started on May 25, 2016. During the construction period, the ambulance crew was temporarily relocated to Station 6, and the fire engine was moved to Station 4.
Skoryi shared that the district wanted the new building to blend in with the historical downtown area of Lockport. The exterior features seven arches to mirror the famous seven-arched bridge on Ninth Street. The apparatus room has bi-fold doors that mimic those of an old firehouse, and instead of a traditional flagpole, the flags are mounted at an angle on the building.
Inside, the building is fully equipped with state-of-the-art dispatch systems, red LED lights, and digital sign boards. The rooms are larger, the apparatus room has heated floors, and there's more space for bigger trucks and a diesel exhaust capture system.
The original Station 1 was first located on East 10th Street in the 100 block from 1897 to 1902. It later moved to the Adelman Garage from 1902 to 1937, then to the City of Lockport Building from 1938 to 1960, before being relocated to its current address at 828 E. Ninth St.
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