Sod Substation Current Status...
>> We are currently working on multiple phases of our Sod station project. The existing building will be renovated to include office space, training/meeting room and storage. The new building to house the apparatus is being completed. It is a steel building measuring 40 feet by 40 feet with two apparatus bays.
We are currently working to complete the communications systems and the landscaping. Also we are working to ready Engine 173 for service, including painting and placement of equipment. Most recently, Chief Lilly of the Dunbar Fire Department donated some supply hose for this apparatus. We greatly appreciate eveyone who has assisted in making this project possible.
Feel free to stop in and talk!
The Existing Building....
As you can see from the picture, we have started the renovation by first removing the loading dock and railings from the front and sides of the building.
The garage door will be replaced with a standard front door and complete new entry way into the front of the building. There is a considerable amount of work to be done and we will update this site with pictures along the way.
The New Apparatus Building...
This was from the end of Phase 1. The new structure was purchased from and built by Steel Structures Inc.
The new steel structure will be large enough to house (2) fire trucks with plenty of room for future expansion.
This was the status in early spring 2009. Construction was slowed due to circumstances beyond our control but we have been at full speed ahead from June 2009 to present.
This was the status as of September 25, 2009.
A concrete pad 40 feet by 30 feet in front of the building is in the curing stage.
After the concrete is cured, final grade work will begin for the entire site. The next big change will be removal and redesign of the fence to allow apparatus an easy path in and out.
This is the status as of January 22, 2010.
Interior walls are being painted and mechanicals are being completed.
Painting and clean-up is the final stage and we are getting close to a grand opening.........