The Albion Volunteer Fire
Department wishes to thank LeAnn Conley, who was owner of the former commercial
building at the west junction of US 6 and SR 9, for allowing firefighters to
use the unoccupied building for training several times last year. Much
appreciation is also given to Hosler Commercial, Inc., which assisted in
setting up the training on the 1.5 acre commercial property while it was listed
for sale.
It can be difficult for
firefighters to find lifelike training opportunities, so this was a great
chance for them to get some experience in forcible entry, search and rescue,
ventilation, and other training evolutions. Albion and Avilla volunteers took
advantage of the experience.
The property was sold to
a new owner late last year, for possible future development. It’s expected the
present building, which over the years served as a restaurant and auto
dealership, will be torn down.
(Thanks to Monica Fassoth,
of Fassoth Fotos Fotography, for contributing photos.)
Very good of them to do.
ReplyDeleteIt was, indeed. And it also means they'll be replacing the building with something useful--it's got a lot of history, but it's also in terrible shape.
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