Memorial sculpture created to honor firemen

A new public figure has joined the variety of metal sculptures in the Ritzville community with the addition of the “On the Scene” statue outside of the fire station. Dennis Sackmann, with the help of other local firefighters, created the tribute sculpture to honor firefighters who have passed away and those who have dedicated 25 years of service.

The concept for the sculpture began at a firemen’s meeting in early March when Rural Fire Chief Scott Kembel asked those in attendance how they felt about a memorial statue. Throughout the meeting, Sackmann began sketching ideas he had for a potential...