New fire station for Lockport Township FPD (more)

Excerpts from HeraldNews.com:

In 1960, Don “Randy” Randich stood in the newly built Lockport Township Fire Protection District Station 1, as his fellow firefighters celebrated its opening. Fast forward to 2017, and Randich was back at the same location—this time sitting in the brand-new Station 1 building, now dedicated on Friday. As the only surviving member of the original crew from the old station, he described the moment as emotional and meaningful.

“I served as a firefighter for 42 years and went through six different chiefs,” Randich said. “Back then, this station was considered one of the best in Illinois. This new building is incredible—it’s beautiful and modern. I came today to see all my friends, like family.”

The dedication ceremony brought together Chief David Skoryi, Station 1 Captain John Batusich, district trustees, current and former firefighters, an honor guard, local officials, and community members. They performed a traditional hose and coupling ceremony to officially open the new facility.

The event began at 10 a.m., with speeches from Skoryi and Batusich. Attendees then moved outside through the new bi-fold doors for a flag-raising ceremony, where the Lockport Township Firefighters Local #1544 Honor Guard raised the flags on poles attached to the building.

Following the flag raising, 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 Batusich, held the fire hose during the coupling ceremony, marking the official completion of the project.

Skoryi explained that in 2010, senior staff and the board of trustees decided the old building needed a major overhaul. Issues included outdated sewer lines, electrical systems, HVAC, and the need to update living quarters to accommodate both male and female firefighters. There was also a lack of space for larger vehicles, asbestos concerns, and the need for modern technology.

After consulting with architects, the cost of repairs reached 75% of a new building, leading the district to decide on a full rebuild. Demolition started on May 25, 2016, with the ambulance crew temporarily relocated to Station 6 and the fire engine to Station 4.

Skoryi noted that the district wanted the new building to blend with the historical downtown area. The exterior features seven arches, representing the iconic seven-arched bridge on Ninth Street. The apparatus room has bi-fold doors similar to those in old firehouses, 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 bay has heated floors, and there's enough space for bigger vehicles and a diesel exhaust capture system.

The original Station 1 was located on East 10th Street from 1897 to 1902, then moved to the Adelman Garage until 1937, and later to the City of Lockport Building until 1960. It was then relocated to its current address at 828 E. Ninth St.

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