VIDEO/PHOTOS: It is out with the old and in with the new on La Crosse’s North Side.
Construction continues at La Crosse Fire Station Number 4. The project, costing around $8 million according to La Crosse Fire Chief Jeff Schott provides much needed upgrades compared to the current one.
“When they had initially built the fire station, the trucks were small and the resources were such they could cram two trucks in their garage,” Chief Schott said. “We can’t do that in this day and age.”
The old station is a single engine house built in 1940 and doesn’t offer simple amenities.
“Bathrooms just basic showers and bathrooms and a living area was pretty antiquated and not gender neutral equality that we need,” Chief Schott said. “Literally one shower for all the individuals working there is not adequate.”
The new station has it all in mind and then some.