Firefighters training at abandoned house

Firefighters are training at the abandoned blue house on the old Denny’s property before demolition.

The crew from Ladder 6 is on the roof with chainsaws, axes, and other tools practicing ventilation techniques. Dana Vander Houwen, spokesperson for the fire department, says that when a building is scheduled for demolition it is sometimes donated for training purposes. The Battalion Chief on the scene says that Ladder 8 will be over there later today and crews may be doing more training this weekend. Demolition permits for the blue two-story building and the commercial building were issued in July. Katie Vance with Rhapsody Partners, the developers of the property, told us recently that the structures will be down by the end of September.

Rhapsody Partners received the green light from the Design Review Board back in March for the Market Street Landing development that is slated to be built on the corner of 15th & Market. (Thanks Rob for the tip!)