This weekend is daylight savings time! Early Sunday morning, we will 'Spring Forward'. When you change your clocks - we ask that you also change the batteries on your detectors (both smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors). --> Also check the manufacturing date (stamped on bottom of … [Read more...]
Just after 9pm; Stations 1 & 3 responded to a Working House Fire at 11309 Dogwood Lane in Station 3's area (just off Eastfield Rd). Crews arrived to find heavy fire in the attic of the home and mounted an aggressive interior attack via the attic access - holding and stopping the … [Read more...]
As we continue to grow, the Huntersville Fire Department is seeking new volunteer and part-time (paid) members. Our annual membership process will begin with our physical agility test in March 2016. To be considered for membership with the Department you MUST reside in or within … [Read more...]
This morning, Station 1 ran an MVA on the Interstate (I77 near Exit 23) in the Toll construction zone. The accident involved a Tanker Truck and an Armored Truck. The Tanker truck drove through the concrete barriers and ruptured the Armored truck's saddle tanks. Subsequently we … [Read more...]
BATTLE OF THE BADGES BLOOD DRIVE
We are excited to announce the Annual 'Battle Of The Badges' Blood drive. In partnership with the Huntersville Police Department, North Meck Volunteer Rescue Squad, Birkdale Village and the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas.Please come out and join us! Learn some fire … [Read more...]
Earlier today our Station 1 and North Meck Volunteer Rescue Squad responded to an MVA, an overturned Lowes delivery truck, on Ramah Church Rd near Mac Wood Rd. Fortunately no injuries. Pictures are courtesy of NMR. … [Read more...]
This morning, Stations 1 & 2 worked a small electrical fire at the Chilis restaurant located off Statesville Rd. The fire, located in a freezer, burned some boxes of frozen food. It was believed an 'electrical arc' may have caused the fire. Fortunately the fire was discovered and … [Read more...]
Our crews have been working a large brush fire (since 7pm) deep in the woods near the power line right of way between Gilead & McIllwaine Roads. Appears to have started with fireworks. Currently a NC Forest Service Bulldozer is attempting to create an access road to the fire. … [Read more...]
RESIDENT BUYS DINNER FOR STATION 1 CREW
Simply AMAZING! A local citizen paid for Station 1's groceries tonight, saying she felt bad about our recent break-in. They've planned a wonderful dinner! We live in and serve such a fantastic community! #OneTownOneTeam #TheVille … [Read more...]
We are so thankful to the 'Kids Of Assurance' for the awesome snack baskets that they dropped off at all 3 fire stations today! Thank You! Assurance United Methodist Church. #OneTownOneTeam … [Read more...]
At 2:30am Stations 1 and 2 were dispatched to a working house fire in the 8600 Block of Devonshire Drive. Multiple 911 callers were reporting fire showing from the house. Engine 2 arrived on scene first with heavy fire showing throughout. Crews quickly went defensive on the … [Read more...]
Unfortunately the theft ring that has been targeting firefighter personal vehicles at fire stations throughout the greater Charlotte area found its way to Huntersville...Overnight, thieves broke into 4 of our firefighters' personal vehicles while they were on duty at our Station … [Read more...]
Monday evening was a busy evening for us as a light rain fell and began to freeze on bridges and overpasses. We responded to a total 28 calls over a 32 hour period. One of those calls is pictured below...an 8 car MVA on I485 Outer Loop near I77. No sooner had we cleared the … [Read more...]
Station 1 worked an MVA on I77 North Bound, after Exit 23 in the Toll construction zone. The accident involved a Tractor Trailer. No injuries reported but the truck's trailer split in half while the driver was traveling along I77. One lane remained closed for sometime while the … [Read more...]
It was a BEAUTIFUL Sunday in the #Ville. Here's Station 1 today...with a few calls for service in the books. #BlackOverRed … [Read more...]
