Denver, NC: East Lincoln firefighters responded to a reported automobile accident, vehicle overturned, unknown injuries. Upon arrival firefighters found a single vehicle accident, vehicle overturned. One patient was transported to the hospital. Duke Energy, and Charter Communications were notified due to damage to utilities.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Salisbury Fire Department, Salisbury NC and the families of Firefighter Victor Isler and Firefighter Justin Monroe who died while fighting the fire listed below.
We hope Captain Rick Barkley has a complete recovery.
What is a firefighter?
He's the guy next door....
He's a guy like you and me with warts and worries and unfulfilled dreams.
Yet he stands taller than most of us.
He's a fireman....
A fireman is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men.
He's a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death.
He's a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control.
He's responsive to a child's laughter because his arms have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again....
He doesn't preach the brotherhood of man.
He lives it.
Two firefighters from Salisbury Fire Department died as a result of injuries sustained battling a large fire at Salisbury Millwork. Firefighter Hourly first reported the injuries this morning and now our worst fears have become reality.
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the families involved. In addition we offer our condolences to the brothers and sisters in Salisbury.
Offered from:http://www.firefighterhourly.com/firefighter_hourly/2008/03/two-salisbury-f.html
Cleveland County, NC: Cleveland Community College
This past week all nine of the paid staff attended the NC Rescue Technician Trench Specialty course. This class covers the OSHA 1926 standard for working at excavations, the regulations for trench work and rescue, and basic trench rescue operations. The firefighters learned the types of trenches as well as types of collapses, hazards, and safety working in the trench rescue environment. The firefighters studied basic shoring techniques for different types of trenches. This class covered using various types of shoring such as manual timber construction to the faster more efficient air shore technique.
Congratulations to all our paid staff for completing this course and adding another certification to an astounding resume!
On Sunday the second of December, the East Lincoln Fire Department had their annual Christmas party. The guest speaker of the night was Perry Cochran. He gave a short speech to show his appreciation for the support shown by the members and their families during his illness.
Stanley, NC - The East Lincoln Fire Department named Firefighter Allen Marcus as the 2007 Firefighter of the Year.
The award is given each year at the department's annual Christmas Party.
Marcus has been a firefighter with the department for nine years and currently serves in the position of Lieutenant.
Congratulations Allen!
Denver, NC - Engine 30, along with Engine 33, responded to an accident involving a dump truck and a tractor trailer. The accident occured in the turning lane and blocked traffic lanes in both East and West bound lanes on Highway 73.
There were no injuries associated with the collision. Firefighters had to contain the fluids that were coming from the engine compartment of both vehicles.
Denver, NC-- ELFD was dispatched to a reported illegal burn/smell of electrical fire at 2456 Cherry Ln. Engine 30 and Brush 36 responded with Asst. Chief K. Hogue, Captain L. Keever, Firefighters J. Henkle, J. Fields, A. Rendleman, B. McAlpine, and B. Scott. Firefighter M. Brown responded to the station to standby.
Brush 36 arrived on scene with Capt. Keever assuming command. Extensive search for the illegal burn was ordered. After searching the area no fire was found, but a strong smell of electrical fire was present in the area.
Engine 30 was ordered to search nearby residences and found where the odor was coming from.
Denver, NC-- The East Lincoln Fire Department was dispatched to an activated fire alarm at the new East Lincoln Charter School. This was the first alarm for East Lincoln's newest educational facility.
Engine 30, Ladder 31, Car 30, along with Denver Fire Department Engine 12 responded with a total of 6 personnel.
Engine 30 arrived onscene first and reported evacuation complete with nothing showing. The principle reported that ongoing construction created dust and activated the alarm, with no emergency.
