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MOVING THE BEMIDJI, MN FIRE TOWER TO BOY SCOUT CAMP WILDERNESS 2007 Page #3 |
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Top twenty feet was to go on the same day, but the wind was too strong so we came back at 6am the next morning. The next day was just right, it was a very still morning and the top section was lowered on very smoothly. |
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Ehren Inkel |
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The carry beam is to keep the chain from hitting the roof and bending it. |
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David Quam of the FFLA - MN Chapter director, Appling bolts to the upper section. |
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Left to right, Camp Ranger Andy Kietzman and fire tower inspector, Stuart C. Anderson PE |
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By noon, the Bemidji Fire Tower was standing at camp wilderness. Later on during the next few weeks we had to add more step rails and fencing along the steps. |
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The official news release photo that was sent to the press. |
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Wire cage in the crows nest to keep people from leaning out. |
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The Northern Lights Council No 429 of the Boy Scouts of America of Fargo, North Dakota will be selling the rights to have your name on a step and the platform spaces will be sold businesses to help raise money to cover some of the costs of the installation of the fire tower at the camp.
For more information write: The Northern Lights Council No 429 of the Boy Scouts of America of Fargo, North Dakota, 58103 or call 701-293-5011
I would like to point out that if it wasn’t for Steve Inkel and son Ehren Inkel of Diversified Builders of Bemidji, MN, the project would have not happen. They provided the crane, trucks, help and time to make this project a reality. Steve is and has been a Scout Master for many years and has given much of his free time and money to help the Boy Scouts in the Bemidji area. A warm, Thank You Steve, for your help.
Quam for the Forest Fire Lookout Association. http://www.firelookout.org/
David Quam email: quam@paulbunyan.net |
