Photos
by Fritz Rethage
HHFD
sets up in its
third interim home
After
the Big Fire,
the HHFD wintered at Kundert Motors on
Terrace Avenue before settling in their temporary home back on Hamilton
Avenue. (2d Temporary Home [Groundwork][Construction
#1][Construction Details][Operational])
Due to the demolotion of old Boro Hall and the construction of the
New Public Safety Building,
the HHFD is re-locating for a third time to a new temporary structure
located a Central Avenue and the Boulevard. This facility will house
all the HHFD vehicles. A trailer behind
the tent will be used for fire department offices. The units
to refresh air packs are stationed in the old temporary Ambulance
Butler building located next the the HHPD on Franklin. The move took
place September 3, 2002.
This installation crew was based out of Minnesota and stated that
they had installed about 300 of these structures around the country.
This is one of the one of the smallest sizes that they have installed.
The installation took place during a 90 degree heat wave.
The structure is designed to withstand winds of 100 mph. Structures
of this design should last over 20 years. For more inforrmation about
this structure: www.summitstructures.com
The DPW arranged for the service
connections, electrical & plumbing contractors, door installations,
as well as area details such as stone driveway, retaining wall, etc.
Coincidentally, this location was used for search and rescue training
exercises [Photo gallery 1][Photo
gallery 2] August 29 & 30, 2001. The houses were demolished
September 17 & 18, 2001 [Photos
1][Photos 2]
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More 3d interim home photos [Construction
finish][Construction details & moving
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Prep work was done early July.
August 9th arrival from Canada.
Installation starts about August 12.
Set up braces for the second and third section.
A sealer is applied as the material is unfolded and pulled through
a guide.
The crew bolts together support braces.
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