06/13/2026
The MSVFD has made the challenging decision to officially condemn and demolish the fire station that has long served our community. Unfortunately, this building has endured numerous structural issues, creating significant health and safety risks for our volunteers, the community, and the valuable equipment housed inside.
We have identified several serious problems, including mold, rot, rodent infestations, and unsafe structural and electrical conditions. Many components of the fire department also do not meet current code standards, further increasing hazards. The building is located sub-grade below the adjacent county road, leading to frequent flooding, and its lack of insulation leaves our expensive apparatus pumps vulnerable to freeze damage during colder months. Recently, a wiring failure almost resulted in a catastrophic fire, putting our valuable fire trucks and equipment at serious risk.
We have an obligation to protect our community, our volunteers, and our equipment, which is how we concluded that the demolition was the best course of action.
While we recognize that this decision will change the landscape of Myrtle Springs, we want the community to know that we will always honor the service history of this building and the dedicated individuals who came before us. This decision was not made lightly; we carefully considered our options, particularly given the ongoing lack of funding and grants for renovations or improvements.
It is baffling that some wish to criticize our decision while having never contributed financially or made any effort to help save the fire department. For years, we have pleaded for support, only to receive little to none from the community.
However, we have some exciting news to share soon, so stay tuned for our next update. We appreciate your understanding and support!
Importantly, the MSVFD will continue servicing our area without interruption.
MSVFD still needs your help:
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