Members of Slovan Volunteer Fire Department gathered Tuesday evening in the new firehouse along Smith Township State Road, from where they’ve responded to calls since the beginning of the month.
The firefighters gathered for a first look at the building’s new lockers – a finishing touch on a project to create a new firehouse, which had been in the works since 2018.
“We were hanging stuff on the walls,” said Chief Brandon Kriznik, who is entering his 23rd year leading the department, of the new lockers. “There was nothing really to keep the boots up off the floor.”
The red lockers, which sparkled in the bright overhead lights, offer plenty of room for gear storage, including a shelf for helmets and boots. The lockers sit near the firehouse’s door, which opens into an airy bay that easily houses the department’s six vehicles, including a new fire engine and rescue engine paid for through sales of other trucks and community donations.