Dan McInerney visited the construction site this week for Engine 109’s new house and submitted several images documenting the progress.

Chicago Fire Department construction of new fire station for Engine 109

A view of the north side showing the front of the station and the apparatus bays. All of the interior work in the bays is complete. Piping, electrical drops and Plymovent are all installed and ready to go. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department construction of new fire station for Engine 109

A shot showing the rear of the apparatus bays and the hose tower. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department construction of new fire station for Engine 109

The parking lot on the north side of the station is being constructed with concrete pavers. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department construction of new fire station for Engine 109

Closeup of the concrete paver installation. Dan McInerney photo

 

 

Chicago Fire Department construction of new fire station for Engine 109

The front entrance area will have quite a bit of glass. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department construction of new fire station for Engine 109

The stairwell on the backside of the hose tower. Dan McInerney photo

Previous posts with photos and information on the new station construction can be found HERE, HERE, and HERE.