Coal City breaks ground on Station 1 addition

Published by admin on Tue, 06/24/2025 - 2:42pm

A GROUND BREAKING was held last week for the remodel and addition at Station 1 of the Coal City Fire Protection District. Participating are (front, from left) Dean Marketti—District Treasurer, Matt Fritz—Coal City Village Administrator, David Spesia—Coal City Village Mayor, Mitch Bailey—District Boad Secretary, Randy Alderson—District Board President, Nick Doerfler—Deputy Fire Chief, Jim Seerup—Fire Chief, Keith Roseland—District Board Vice 2 President, Jeff Veronda—District Board Trustee, Steve McCalley—District Board Trustee, Kristine Moran—District Administrative Assistant. In the back are (from left) Lieutenant Michael Barrow, FF/EMT Lilly Ullrich, FF/PM Cody Cabada, FF/PM Matt Shroba, FF/EMT Paul Pascarella, Lieutenant David Bartholomew, FF/PM John Strickland, FF/EMT Matt Giblin and FF/EMT Caleb Harris.
Photo courtesy CCFPD

The Coal City Fire Protection District proudly announces the groundbreaking of a major addition and remodel project at Fire Station 1, marking a significant milestone in the District’s commitment to enhancing emergency services for the community.
The project, which officially broke ground this week, will modernize and expand the existing facility to better serve the growing needs of Coal City and surrounding areas.
The construction, led by Narvick Brothers of Morris, in collaboration with Studio GC, a Chicago-based architectural firm specializing in public sector design, will modernize and expand the existing station to meet the evolving needs of the District.
“This project represents a major investment in the safety and well-being of our residents,” said Jim Seerup, Fire Chief of the Coal City Fire Protection District. “The upgraded station will provide our firefighters with the space, tools, and technology they need to respond more effectively and efficiently.”
The remodel and addition will include updating the building to meet current standards and codes including areas such as, living quarters, expanded apparatus bays, improved training facilities, and enhanced energy efficiency features. These improvements are designed to support the District’s mission of delivering high-quality fire protection and emergency medical services.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2027, with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

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