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 once again inside the same building—but this time, it was a brand-new structure. As the only surviving member of the original crew, he attended the dedication ceremony, which took place on Friday.

“I served for 42 years and worked under six different chiefs,” Randich shared. “Back then, the station was one of the best in Illinois. This new building is incredible—beautiful and modern. I came today to see my friends, like family.”

The event brought together Chief David Skoryi, Station 1 Captain John Batusich, district trustees, current and former firefighters, an honor guard, officials, and members of the community for a traditional hose and coupling ceremony. The day began at 10 a.m., with speeches from Skoryi and Batusich before the group moved outside through the new bi-fold doors for a flag-raising ceremony led by the Lockport Township Firefighters Local #1544 Honor Guard.

Afterward, Rev. Mark Hein offered a prayer, followed by the hose-coupling ceremony. 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 symbolic act.

According to Skoryi, the decision to renovate the old building was made back in 2010. The aging facility had several issues, including outdated electrical systems, HVAC, sewer lines, and insufficient space for modern equipment. There was also a need to update living quarters to be more inclusive and accommodate both male and female firefighters. After consulting with architects, the cost of renovation reached 75% of a new building, leading to the decision to rebuild entirely.

Demolition started on May 25, 2016. During the process, the ambulance crew was temporarily relocated to Station 6, and the fire engine to Station 4. The new Station 1 was designed to blend in with the historical downtown area of Lockport. It features seven arches on the exterior, symbolizing the iconic 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 station is fully equipped with state-of-the-art dispatch systems, red LED lights, and digital sign boards. The rooms are larger, with heated floors in the apparatus bay, space for bigger vehicles, and a diesel exhaust capture system. The original Station 1 operated in the 100 block of 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, when it was finally relocated to its current address at 828 E. Ninth St.

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