The former fire hall that served the Town of Comox for more than 20 years is set to be demolished this spring.

In a release, the town, along with the Comox Fire Protection District, said they are set to demolish the 67-year-old building located at 266 Gladstone St.

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

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

鈥淭here are many memories created in this old building, and we are grateful for the partnership with the Comox Archives and Museum for preserving its history,鈥� said Gord Schreiner, Comox Fire Rescue chief.

Schreiner鈥檚 career in the fire service began in the old fire station in 1975.

鈥淧ersonally, 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.鈥�

Despite most of the building not being salvageable due to age and contamination with lead and asbestos, the town noted it is committed to recycling as many non-hazardous materials as possible, thereby diverting them from the local landfill.

Tentatively, the building demolition will happen at the end of March, with updates provided on the town鈥檚 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鈥檚 operating hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 12 鈥� 4 p.m. For more information about the museum, visit