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Alpine council backs exploring restoration of fire department burn house at wastewater plant
Summary
Council members signaled support for volunteers and the fire chief to repair and reactivate an on-site burn house used for training, while city staff flagged potential contract and property-access issues to clear before work begins.
Alpine council members on Thursday endorsed moving forward with plans to restore a burn house on city property near the wastewater treatment plant for use by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department, while asking staff to clarify property access and safety needs. Fire Chief James Etcheson and volunteer supporters described the structure as a block building with a collapsed roof and debris inside; Etcheson said removal of the remaining roof and cleanup are the main safety items before training can resume. “We have to go in there and take the remaining roof off of it,” he said, and added that the walls are cinder block and structurally sound. Why this matters: A dedicated burn house provides…
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