This week, our firefighters are going through Live Fire Flash Over training here in the #Ville as part of their monthly con-ed training thanks to the Gaston College Regional Emergency Services Training Center. They actually brought the #FlashOver simulator to us, right here in … [Read more...]
A big thank you to the community for allowing us to train in your neighborhood today. Also we were very surprised by the huge turn out of residents, spectators. even several of our Town Commissioners and Mayor were there. It was nice meeting & speaking with many of you … [Read more...]
Today a few of our members had the opportunity to participating in live fire training in Lincoln County. Special thank you to East Lincoln Fire Department for allowing us to participate. Next weekend we will host our own training exercise here in Town. #OneTownOneTeam … [Read more...]
TODAY is National Stop The Bleed Day. The top cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding. 20% of people who have died from traumatic injuries could have survived with quick bleeding control. The U.S. Army ranks hemorrhage #1 in the list of preventable causes of death on the … [Read more...]
On Wednesday, the Huntersville-101 classes (both the morning and evening sessions) visited our Station 1. Following a presentation about the Department by Fire Chief Jim Dotoli; they received a VIP tour of the Fire Station, trucks and … [Read more...]
This week our firefighters, whether on duty or off duty, had to complete their FRPAT (Firefighter Related Physical Agility Test) at our Fire Station 1. This agility test is an annual requirement in order to remain on staff with the Department (volunteers included). It also falls … [Read more...]
Last week we held training on hose deployments and hydrant placement using the Town’s parking deck. Simulating various ways to deploy hose lines on different floors; including basement type areas. Each month we will train on different topics trying to keep refreshing our … [Read more...]
It may be a Sunday and Mothers Day...but Station 1 was flowing water today. A perfect weather day for training. Always preparing, practicing and ALWAYS ready to support you! #BlackOverRed #OneTownOneTeam … [Read more...]
Station 2 took advantage of the great weather today. Pulling hose lines, practicing hose line advancements and discussing deployment options...then repacking the rear hose bed and doing it again. #AlwaysReady #OG #OriginalGilead #WestSideTheBestSide … [Read more...]
