Earlier this evening we responded to this MVA, overturned (W WT Harris Blvd ramp to I-77 South) along with Long Creek Fire Department & Charlotte Fire Department. Excellent, quick, team work by all involved! … [Read more...]
Station 1 responded to a two car vehicle accident that resulted in one fatality...the passenger in the same vehicle suffered serious injuries but will survive. **I-77 FINAL UPDATE 5:51pm** Our Engine 1 has cleared the scene & we are no longer on the interstate. Police … [Read more...]
Today the James family provided lunch for our duty crew at Station 1. They said they are grateful for our response to their car accident this weekend. We’re equally grateful for their kind gesture & constant support of our community. They did the same for HPD too! It … [Read more...]
Earlier today, at around 4pm, Station 1 (Engine 1 & Heavy Rescue 1) responded to a serious accident on Huntersville-Concord Road near Loch Raven Road. Upon arrival we found 2 vehicles overturned with patients inside. Crews went to work quickly, stabilizing the vehicles and … [Read more...]
As of late we’ve seen an increase in accidents involving first responders along highways...fortunately we have not experienced any here, locally. We urge you please remember to #MoveOver as you approach our scenes for a responder stopped along the side of the roadway (includes … [Read more...]
It's a bittersweet day for us as Ladder 4 leaves our Station 4 for the final time...ever... As announced earlier...she was purchased & today Central Alexander Fire Department (Station #30) picked her up. Congratulations! She served us very well & will do the same … [Read more...]
Tough overnight in the #Ville. We ran two serious, separate, accidents. One on I77 at Exit 25 that involved serious injuries (parked vehicle on the shoulder struck by a passing truck) and the accident below on Hwy 73. #CLTtraffic Our thoughts, prayers and support are with those … [Read more...]
This evening our Station 1 & @LongCreekFD responded to a pedestrian struck on I-77 Northbound, north of I485 near the Hambright Road overpass. One patient was found, deceased, in the northbound lanes. Further investigation by law enforcement (North Carolina Highway Patrol) … [Read more...]
This evening Engine 2 and Rescue 1 responded to a head-on MVA on Gilead Road in Station 2's area. Two people were transported by MEDIC to area hospitals. Huntersville Police closed Gilead Road between Beatties Ford Rd and Old Bud Henderson Road as they investigated the scene. … [Read more...]
Earlier today our Stations 1, 4 responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on McCoy Road near McCoy farm. McCoy Road (between Beatties Ford Road & Hambright Road) will remain closed for an extended period of time while Police investigate. A total of 5 people (four adults … [Read more...]
Station 4 worked a two car MVA at the intersection of Gilead/Ranson Roads this evening at rush hour. Heavy damage to the vehicles involved, but minor injuries. Very fortunate. … [Read more...]
We are very thankful that no serious injuries resulted from this apparatus accident today. Cooks was responding to assist Long Creek Fire with a vehicle fire on I-485 when this accident occurred. Our thoughts are with Cook's Community VFD as they continue to support and respond … [Read more...]
Just before midnight, Station 1 responded to a report of a tractor trailer accident with fire on I-77 Northbound just before Exit 23 (Gilead Road). Initial reports were that it involved an overturned tanker that exploded with the driver trapped. Our Engine 1 arrived on scene … [Read more...]
I-77 Southbound closed for several hours today after a tractor trailer overturned. This accident has caused significant traffic delays today. #OneTownOneTeam #CltTraffic … [Read more...]
Earlier, Station 1 responded to an MVA on Mt Holly-Huntersville Road near the Statesville Road overpass. A total of 3 patients were transported by MEDIC to local hospitals. Watch for HPD who remain on scene. … [Read more...]
