Contract steel riggers Jan. 29 to Feb. 3 put in place the steel framework for Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company's new Swain fire station, 950 S. Ott St., replacing the decades-old station that stood at the site. RIGHT: Steel riggers using high-reach equipment begin erecting the framework for the new Swain fire station Jan. 29.

A large industrial crane is utilized Jan. 30 to place heavy steel support beams into the framework of the new Swain fire station being built at 250 S. Ott St.

Having completed the engine bay portion of the new Swain fire station, steel riggers work on the training/administrative area of the new structure Jan. 30. PRESS PHOTOS BY JIM MARSH