UPDATE: The Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department is urgently seeking buyers for its former fire station on the Interstate Parkway. This property, known as Station 15-1, has been on the market since June 2025 after the department’s decision to consolidate operations.
The building, constructed in 1958, has not housed fire trucks for years due to the increase in size of modern firefighting equipment. Chief Dan Burkhouse stated, “The size of our apparatus has increased dramatically, and these buildings just aren’t big enough for our trucks anymore.” The space is now primarily used as a social hall rather than for fire service.
With over 11 acres of land available, the property includes a large hall that can accommodate more than 220 people. It features full bathrooms, a kitchen, cold storage, and a garage. Department President Sean Galbraith emphasized the building’s potential for various uses, saying, “It could be used for just about anything with the right imagination, within zoning requirements.”
The department initially considered renovating the space but determined that selling it would be more financially responsible. “We really think this is our best fiscal move to get rid of this building and use those funds to update a building more centrally located to where our first responders are,” Galbraith explained.
Any proceeds from the sale will be directed towards much-needed updates for both the Custer City Valley and West Branch Valley stations, which are facing similar space constraints.
Galbraith also mentioned that the community has long envisioned the property as a potential community center or daycare facility, given its accessibility and space. “It’s nice because it is a little out of the way but not too far from town,” he noted.
The department is actively encouraging potential buyers to make offers, stating that all reasonable bids will be considered. Interested parties can reach out via phone at (814) 362-3280 or email at [email protected].
Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire a versatile property with significant potential—act now before it’s gone!