It was a busy 2017 for HFD! Our 3 Fire Stations responded to a total of 4,742 calls for service (Medical/Fire/Rescue). Our average response time was 5 minutes, 56 seconds & thanks to our dedicated membership, we responded to EVERY call for service. Station 1: 2,838 … [Read more...]
FRIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIP – “Outdoor Fire Safety”
As the weather gets warmer and people begin spending more time outdoors, we see an increase in brush fire calls. Many of these incidents are the result of outdoor burning, fire pits, camp fires and (on occasion) the use of grills. Brush fires can spread quickly and can be hard … [Read more...]
This week, our firefighters are going through Live Fire Flash Over training here in the #Ville as part of their monthly con-ed training thanks to the Gaston College Regional Emergency Services Training Center. They actually brought the #FlashOver simulator to us, right here in … [Read more...]
This evening our Stations 1, 3, Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue & Odell Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at 16201 Poplar Tent Rd. Odell VFD arrived first reporting fire showing from a 2 story residence. Two hose lines were quickly stretched into the … [Read more...]
Also today, neighbors of our Huntersville Fire Station 4 stopped by with some goodies to welcome us to the neighborhood! #ThankYou#OneTownOneTeam #BlackOverRed … [Read more...]
Today neighbors from River Church stopped by our Huntersville Fire Station 3 with some gifts and goodies. #ThankYou #OneTownOneTeam#BlackOverRed … [Read more...]
Hickory Tavern Birkdale stopped by Huntersville Fire Station 2 with a meal today to thank our crew for the duckling rescue on Friday in their parking lot! #ThankYou #OneTownOneTeam #BlackOverRed … [Read more...]
Severe weather struck Huntersville today, knocking down trees and power lines throughout Town. One local land mark also took a direct hit. The dairy barn located on Brown Mill Road at Beatties Ford Rd. Although we cannot confirm what occurred; it definitely involved heavy winds, … [Read more...]
*WEATHER ALERT* We are under a tornado watch until 7 PM this evening. Please pay close attention to changing weather conditions and monitor your local weather stations. It is VERY important to know the difference between a weather watch and a weather warning...we are currently … [Read more...]
This evening, our Engine 2 rescued some ducklings from a storm drain near Hickory Tavern off Birkdale Crossing Drive. We serve ALL residents of the Ville, big AND small. #OneTownOneTeam #WestSideRescue … [Read more...]
It’s 'Friday Fire Safety Tip' time for the Ville. This week we're discussing ‘Close your door’ when you are sleeping...essentially #CloseBeforeYouDoze. Sleeping with a closed bedroom door could potentially save your life. Modern fire spread is faster than it used to be. Forty … [Read more...]
This week (April 8-14) is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. A special week for the dispatchers that work tirelessly behind the scenes to help us to get where we're needed. Always on duty, even when we're asleep, they are the calm voice on the phone, and on the radio. … [Read more...]
A big thank you to the community for allowing us to train in your neighborhood today. Also we were very surprised by the huge turn out of residents, spectators. even several of our Town Commissioners and Mayor were there. It was nice meeting & speaking with many of you … [Read more...]
Its another 'Friday Fire Safety Tip' for the Ville. This week we're discussing Smoke Alarms. ALL of us should have Smoke Alarms in our homes. Here's a scary statistic: roughly 3 out of every 5 fire deaths occur within a home that does not have a smoke alarm installed. WHERE: … [Read more...]
The first #YouWannaPizzaMe battle starts TODAY (April 4th) and runs through April 14th. This pizza battle is between the "Foodies" and your Huntersville First Responders! (HPD & HFD) $5 from each pie sold will be headed to their local charities of choice (we have chosen … [Read more...]
Today, Stations 1, 2 & 4 responded for a building fire at 13400 Reese Blvd West. On arrival our crews also identified a Burn patient. Crews stretched a 1 3/4" hose line to the roof to extinguish a fire as other members assisted Medic with patient care. Fire was extinguished … [Read more...]
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