Stanley - On Sunday, December 3rd, 2006, the East Lincoln Fire Department held their annual Christmas party and dinner at the fire station. Following the meal, firefighters and their families heard from a guest speaker, dedicated the newest apparatus, Ladder 31, and the "Firefighter of the Year" award was presented.
Chief Tim Tench recognized several members who were a part of the originial formation of the fire department or whose father's were involved. Johnny Pope, Shelton Duckworth, Frank Henkle and Jimmy Henkle were present for the dedication and recognition of the founding members.
This year's "Firefighter of the Year" is Mike Turner. Turner, who is a volunteer with East Lincoln, has served in the fire service for over 20 years. He is also the volunteer representative for the station's volunteer firefighters on the ELFD Board of Directors.
Turner consistently responds to calls and volunteers a number of hours every week at the station.
In addition to the customary recognition plaque, Turner also received a new leather helmet as an additional honor.
Board Chairman Jack Martin addressed the group and congratulated all the firefighters and their families on another year of safe and effective service to the East Lincoln community.
(Photo: Mike Turner is ELFD's "Firefighter of the Year".)
by Jason Saine
Stanley - East Lincoln Fire Department firefighters responded to a call on Monday night involving a train and vehicle that was parked on or near train tracks on Little Egypt Road in eastern Lincoln County.
The department was holding their regular training meeting when the call came from Lincoln County Communications Center at 7:53 PM; members were beginning training for high angle rescue techniques.
Upon arrival, ELFD Fire Chief, Tim Tench, spoke with the train's Engineer who advised him that as the train approached the intersection, he could see a parked car on the track and immediately began acting to stop the train as quickly and safely as possible. He also advised Tench that the driver of the car left the scene of the accident once he had stopped the train and tried to approach the vehicle.
(ELFD Members with law enforcement officers after assisting with the capture of the suspect.)
Stanley, NC - The East Lincoln Fire Department would like to congratulate firefighters Joe Henkle and Allen Marcus on their recent weddings.
Joe Henkle and Jessica Brown were wed in September and Allen Marcus and Amy Cagle were wed in October.
Congratulations!
Lincoln Times-News
by: Jon Mayhew
(8/30/2006)
It was supposed to be a day of celebration and reflection, as the East Lincoln Fire Department turned 50.
Organizers and many of the firefighters hoped any issues could be put aside to commemorate the special occasion.
Instead, some in east Lincoln used the opportunity to further their own agendas.
Martin Oakes, a resident of east Lincoln who unsuccessfully sued in court to run for a seat on the board of education, zoned in on the talk of a new ELFD fire station.
During the community meeting portion of the day’s events – designed to give citizens a chance to vote on two new board member positions at ELFD – Oakes took the opportunity to push his position for the ELFD not to spend money on a new building.
His contention centered around the fact that the Sherrills Ford/Terrell area – an area not yet officially prone to high growth – is building a new fire station.
Kara Rowland
The Washington Times
A Maryland company has developed a computer game to train emergency responders who are forced to make life-and-death decisions in the blink of an eye.
"Incident Commander," manufactured by BreakAway Ltd. of Hunt Valley, simulates crisis scenarios including a severe storm, a natural disaster, a school hostage situation and a terrorist attack.
The game was developed for the Department of Justice as part of the National Incident Management System mandated after the September 11 attacks.
As many as 16 players can train simultaneously on computers at work or from home, assuming the role of the commander or a member of the operations team.
From the News @ Norman
Acknowledging that it was responding to community and
media pressure, the East Lincoln Fire Department opened its
doors and its leadership Sunday afternoon to the community,
and the community re-elected two of its current board
members.
“We’ve never had anything like this before,” said board
chairman Jack Martin in welcoming the community to the
fire department meeting. “It’s entirely up to ya’ll who is
elected,” he said.
Unable to hear the proceedings inside the fire station
because of passing traffic and the lack of a public address
system, the bay doors were closed. People were better able
to hear, but the heat was sweltering.
Nominated from the floor for two seats were:
Board chairman Jack Martin;
Current board member and state trooper Mark Walker;
Westport resident Jerry Sellers;
Luckey Creek Road resident Martin Oakes and;
Paul Stephens, who owns a local well-digging company.
Sellers told the audience that he wanted to bring his management
background and experience to the board.
Oakes drew immediate fire from department personnel and
family members when he said he wanted to “do away with
the new fire station” and spend “as little as possible” on new
buildings. Oakes said the new Terrell-Sherrills Ford Fire
Station cost about $1.5 million while the proposed East
Lincoln headquarter station is expected to cost about $2.7
million.
“There’s something wrong with that,” said Oakes, who said
he would prefer to spend money to hire firefighters than construct
new buildings.
Lincoln Times-News
by: Jon Mayhew
(8/23/2006)
Photo: The East Lincoln Fire Department will be celebrating its 50th anniversary Sunday with an open house to the community. As the community grows, the building in which the fire department is housed is no longer adequate to address pressing needs and a new building is in the works. Chris Dean / LTN Photo
August 1956 was a big month, nationally and locally.
Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon received the Republican presidential/vice-presidential nominations from their party. Elvis Presley, the newly-anointed “King of Rock ’n’ Roll” came out with what would become a number one hit song, “Don’t Be Cruel.” And the East Lincoln Fire Department was formed.
Fifty years later – 50 years of being in the same location and of serving east Lincoln – an open house and community meeting commemorating the occasion starts 1 p.m. Sunday.
The open house runs until 5 p.m., followed by a community meeting 5:30 p.m., which will include the election of board members to the fire station’s board of directors.
According to a press release issued by ELFD public information officer Jason Saine, founding members of the fire department will be honored for their service to the community and the department. Current members will also be honored.
“Members of the community can also take this opportunity to learn more about the role firefighters play in our community,” said Saine. “They can find out more information about the department.”
Two Board Members from the Community to be Elected to Board of Directors
Stanley, NC – The East Lincoln Fire Department will hold their 50th Anniversary Celebration Open House and Community meeting on Sunday, August 27th, 2006 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the fire station on Highway 73 in Stanley.
The Community Meeting and election of board members will follow at 5:30 PM.
East Lincoln Fire Department will be celebrating 50 years of service to the East Lincoln community.
Founding members of the fire department will be honored for their service to the community and the department as well as current members.
Stanley - Assistant District Attorney for Lincoln and Cleveland Counties Rick Shaffer visited with firefighters at East Lincoln Fire Department on Monday evening during the department’s regular membership meeting.
Shaffer, who has served as an Assistant DA since 1987, is currently running for the position of District Attorney, which is currently held by Bill Young, who will retire at the end of this year.
Frank Henkle, President of the East Lincoln Fire Department, introduced Shaffer to the members present.
Shaffer took the opportunity to tell members of the fire department that he realized how important and dangerous firefighting can be and that he appreciated those who risk their lives to help others.
“I fully understand and appreciate the fact that each time you go on a call you could die,” Shaffer told the firefighters.
Stanley, NC - Photos from Congressman McHenry's visit to the East Lincoln Fire Department are now available on the Congressman's website.
You can view the photos by clicking here.
The link is an external link to McHenry's website.
(Pictured above: McHenry reviews plans for a new fire station with Chief Tench and PIO Jason Saine)
