Excerpts from MySuburbanLife.com:
Fire trucks started arriving at the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District’s new station on Route 38 in Elburn on Monday morning.
After 14 months of construction and years of careful planning, the new facility—located east of Route 47 and on the north side of Route 38—was filled with energy on its first day of operation. Assistant Fire Chief Tate Haley has been leading the project and shared some highlights about the modernized station.The new station is significantly larger than the previous one located at 210 E. North St. in Elburn. The district serves not only Elburn but also surrounding areas like the Mill Creek subdivision. With new developments starting in the area, the population is expected to grow over the coming years.
All costs for the station were covered by the department, with no additional public funds needed. Initial estimates had ranged from $8 million to $10 million, and according to Haley, the final cost came very close to the upper end of that range.
An open house is planned for December 13, giving residents a chance to tour the new space. Visitors will also see more interactive displays and public education areas. Previously, these items were stored in boxes most of the year and only brought out during special events like the annual Christmas Stroll.
The station features three levels. The main floor includes offices, boardrooms, training spaces, and a kitchen. The lower level houses a fitness center, which used to be in a separate building that once served as an ambulance station. It also contains an emergency operations center and a large boardroom that can double as a training room.
A small museum will be set up in the basement, featuring an old fire wheel that had been on display at the old station for years, though many residents may have never noticed it.
The upper level includes 15 sleeping bunks, a large multipurpose room, and a patio. Instead of a traditional fire pole, firefighters can use a slide to go from the second-floor living area directly to the apparatus bay. There's also a training tower that can be used for hose drying and rescue training, including scenarios involving confined spaces.
This new facility represents a major upgrade for the community, offering better resources, improved safety, and more opportunities for public engagement. Residents are excited to see what the future holds for their local fire department.
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