Very proud to have attended the CMPD Honor Swim today at Blythe Landing. On May 18th-19th, six SWAT officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department swam the length of Lake Norman, 34 miles, to raise college funding for 3 children of fallen officers. They started on the … [Read more...]
Excited to have a few, successful Child Safety Seat inspection events at two of our fire stations (Stations 1, 3) over the last month. We've provided the venue and Huntersville Police have provided the expertise. Many residents stopped in and an HPD Officer inspected, installed … [Read more...]
HUNTERSVILLE SUPPORTS PINEVILLE VFD
Our Engine 1 covered a few shifts for the Pineville Volunteer Fire Department this week; following the line of duty loss of one of their fire fighters. Our Chief Officers also helped PVFD navigate their loss and our PIO was assigned to cover their MEDIA relations and spokesperson … [Read more...]
This morning, we (along with North Mecklenburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, Medic and the James Funeral Home assisted the Huntersville Police Department with their 'No Second Chances' program at Hopewell High School, ahead of their Prom. #BoozeItLoseItClick below for more pictures. … [Read more...]
HUNTERSVILLE BEGINS ANNUAL HYDRANT TESTING
Beginning this week and continuing over the next few Months (April-June) all Huntersville Fire Stations will begin the annual maintenance of fire hydrants throughout the Town. Firefighters will be checking each hydrant; perform light maintenance, test and flow hydrants (flowing … [Read more...]
Just after 2pm stations 1, 3 (with additional support from Charlotte Fire stations 31 and 28) responded to a working house fire on McGinnis Lane (just off Eastfield Rd). Engine 3 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the roof and immediately stretched a line inside the home, … [Read more...]
Earlier this morning (around 2am) Station 1 worked an MVA with North Mecklenburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Huntersville Police Department on Statesville Rd near Compass St. A car struck a telephone pole, breaking the pole in half leaving it, along with the power lines … [Read more...]
Station 2 ran a 2 car MVA on Beatties Ford Rd just North of McIllwaine Rd just before 6pm. Both cars had significant damage, however the drivers were relatively ok and refused treatment. The accident created quite a bit if traffic issues during the evening commute. … [Read more...]
At around 4pm, Stations 1, 3 and Cornelius FD responded to a Working Structure Fire at 13739 Cinnabar Place in the Vermillion neighborhood. Engine 1 & Ladder 1 arrived on scene within 3 minutes to find heavy fire showing at the rear of a 2 story, attached Town Home. Crews split … [Read more...]
This year's attendees of Huntersville 101, a 9 week session learning all about the Town and Departments, stopped by for a few hours to learn all about our Town & our Fire Department. Very happy to see such packed sessions and we enjoyed meeting you! #OneTownOneTeam … [Read more...]
Engine 1 responded to 17300 Block of Cambridge Grove Dr for a vehicle fire just before 7pm. Upon arrival, the fire was already extinguished, however the Fire Marshals Office was contacted to respond and determine fire cause and origin..fire was confined to the rear truck bed of a … [Read more...]
Multicar MVA on I77NB at Exit 25 in the Toll construction zone. The accident shut down I77NB for a bit, until the roadway could be cleared. Although the interstate is the NCSHP jurisdiction, HPD has lent a hand quite a bit in clearing and reopening the road since the Toll … [Read more...]
This week our firefighters completed their annual fitness test. Each must complete the test, annually, in order to remain employees and/or volunteer firefighters with HFD. It's not a walk in the park and it must be completed in full turn out gear, while breathing air from an … [Read more...]
Stations 1, 2 crews responded to a working house fire in the 16630 Block of Grapperhall Drive. Fire was contained to the room of origin, a rear bedroom, and knocked down quickly by Engine 2's crew on arrival. MEDIC evaluated two patients, on scene, for Smoke Inhalation.Fire cause … [Read more...]
This afternoon, 2 of our Brush trucks (Brush 1 & Brush 3) assisted Charlotte Fire with a brush fire near 7207 Barefoot Forest Dr. Our trucks operated on scene for over 2 hrs assisting CFD and NC Forestry containing and extinguishing the fire. As the weather turned warmer, area … [Read more...]
