Demolition Of Old Fire Hall On Gladstone Set For Early Spring

The Town of Comox and the Comox Fire Protection District are set to demolish the aging 67-year-old fire hall located at 266 Gladstone Street.

Built in 1957, the building served as a first responder cornerstone in the community for over 20 years before being decommissioned in 1978 following the establishment of the current fire hall on Noel Avenue.

Over the years, the old fire hall transitioned into a storage facility for seasonal items, office furniture, and fire equipment.

Fire Chief Gord Schreiner says there were memories created in the building, and they are grateful for the partnership with the Comox Archives and Museum for preserving its history.

Chief Schreiner, whose career in the fire service began in the old fire station in 1975, expressed his personal connection, stating, “Personally, I spent hundreds of hours in that building and responded to many calls, have been gifted special memories, and met many incredible people who helped build our organization into what it is today.”

Despite most of the building not being salvageable due to age and contamination with lead and asbestos, the Town says it is committed to recycling as many non-hazardous materials as possible.

Tentatively, the building demolition will happen at the end of March, with updates provided on the Town’s website and social media channels.

In late March, the Comox Archives and Museum will host a curated display to commemorate the legacy of the old fire hall.

The public is invited to reminisce and explore the history during the museum’s operating hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 12-4 p.m.

For more information, visit Comox Museum.