Fire Facts
In 2003, there were an estimated 388,500 reported home structure fires and 3,145 associated civilian deaths in the United States.
Source: Harris Interactive Survey, Fall 2004, conducted for NFPA (PDF, 759 KB), and NFPA’s Fire Loss in the United States During 2003 report (PDF, 89 KB).
Slideshow of photos taken during of the construction progress made the week of October 27-31, 2008.
Narratives from the slideshow
- 10-27-2008 Finished wall material is applied over the insulation on the south side of the apparatus bay
- 10-27-2008 Finishing touches are applied before the walls receive a primer coat of paint
- 10-27-2008 Insulation is installed in the ceiling area of the apparatus bay
- 10-30-2008 After a delay - wells continue to be drilled for the ground source heat pump system
- 10-30-2008 Overhead photo of Station 7 looking east from west
- 10-30-2008 The large dirt pile across the street has been moved - graded - and seeded
- 10-31-2008 A coat of primer has been applied to the walls in the living areas - finish colors will be applied next week
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