Last fall a group of members of the Belleville Fire Department got together and decided it was time to update the kitchen and dining area of the fire station. The group sat down, worked out a design and a budget and then got to work. The extensive remodeling project included removing and replacing the floors, removing and updating ceiling tiles and installing new cabinetry and painting. The project included the kitchen as well as the dining/meeting room area.

Volunteer fire departments are known for their member's wide variety of skills and willingness to step up and lend a hand, and the...