VIDEO: Demolition at an old hotel near The Corners of Brookfield was postponed to allow firefighters to build their skills.
"We never know when we’re going to rely upon these people," said Robert Gould, CEO of The Corners of Brookfield. FOX6 News stopped by Wednesday, April 14 as Brookfield firefighters took part in a two-week training exercise at the vacant La Quinta Hotel. "It gives you a little more sense of realistic, so being in here, we can do any kind of wall breaches, search and rescue," said Tony D'Amico.
The Corners of Brookfield purchased the land for future expansion, but before the old hotel comes down, it was donated to Brookfield firefighters for training.
"It’s essential to try and give back something where we can," said Gould.