Huntersville Fire Department

Huntersville, NC

  • Home
  • Department Mission
  • Archives
  • Stations
    • Station 1
    • Station 2
    • Station 3
    • Station 4
  • Members
  • Recruitment
  • Fire Prevention Education
  • Community Service Booking

Fire Prevention Education

--> SMOKE ALARMS

Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. According to the National Fire Protection Association, having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half.

  • Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms (according to NFPA).
  • When smoke alarms fail to operate, it is usually because batteries are missing, disconnected or dead.  Almost one-quarter of the smoke alarm failures was due to dead batteries.
  • Smoke Alarms should be checked every month using the test button to ensure the batteries are still good and the alarm is operating.
  • It is recommended that batteries be changed at least once a year, a good practice is to change your batteries whenever you set your clocks during daylight savings time, we often post reminders twice a year via our social media accounts and this website.
  • It is recommended to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. For BEST protection - Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all will sound.
  • All smoke alarms should be replaced when they are 10 yrs old. Each alarm should have a manufacturer date stamped on the bottom of the alarm, be sure to check your alarm and know how old it is.

Click Link:  NFPA Home Smoke Alarm Basics Video

--> ESCAPE PLAN

According to the NFPA, in 2010, there were an estimated 369,500 reported home structure fires and 2,640 associated civilian deaths in the United States.

Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as two minutes to escape safely once the alarm sounds. Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning — a home fire escape plan that everyone in your family is familiar with and has practiced.

  • Only one-fifth to one-fourth of households (23%) have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan to ensure they could escape quickly and safely.
  • One-third of American households who made an estimate thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life-threatening. The time available is often less. And only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out!
  • Draw a home escape plan and discuss it with everyone in your household
  • Practice the plan night and day with everyone in your home twice a year
  • Know at least TWO ways out of EVERY room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily.

Click Link:  NFPA Escape Planning Tips

--> CARBON MONOXIDE

Hidden Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Irritability
  • Confusion/Memory loss
  • Disorientation
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Abnormal reflexes
  • Difficulty in coordinating
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Chest Pain
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Convulsions/Seizures
  • Coma
  • Death

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Often, several members of the same family or those in a given building will complain of the same symptoms. Children are thought to be more susceptible to carbon monoxide poisoning than adults. Some people may not suspect that CO poisoning is occurring until major symptoms appear. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can mimic gastroenteritis (nausea and vomiting). Other manifestations may cause the appearance of what may appear to be a neurological or psychiatric disorder. High risk groups include infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and anyone with a previous history of cardiac insufficiency or chronic obstructive lung disease.

MEDICAL CONSEQUENCES

Cerebral edema (swelling of the brain) is also a common result of severe carbon monoxide poisoning. This life threatening condition entails the destruction of brain cells by compressing them into themselves within the cranial compartment. Drugs that are normally used for the treatment of cerebral edema, like Dexamethasone and Mannitol, do not seem to be of assistance in the treatment of CO induced cerebral edema. Studies have shown that cerebral edema caused by CO poisoning can cause delayed neurological problems that involve the "higher" or cognitive functions, and may cause a Parkinsonian-like brain syndrome.

TREATMENT

Move to fresh air, this will only relieve immediate symptoms of acute poisoning, remember if you have chronic poisoning that is low level and that has gone on for some time your deteriation may be gradual so it could be some time before you notice.

Activate the Fire/Emergency Medical Service System (911 – here in Huntersville), if you are experiencing any symptoms, the fire department and Medic will respond and ventilate the house and will assess / treat you for exposure.

Click Link:  NFPA CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY

Click Link:  CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

--> CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLS / INSPECTIONS

The Huntersville Fire Department DOES NOT inspect nor install car seats. However our Police Department (the Huntersville Police Department) does, as well as a few other agencies that also offer this service (see below). Twice a month our Police Department offers a Child Safety Seat event at our Fire Station 1. A morning event (every second Wednesday) and an afternoon event (Every fourth Wednesday). Please see our Event Calendar for specific dates and details.

CharMeck Safe Kids FREE Child Safety Seat Check Calendar: CharMeck Safe Kids Website

-- Huntersville Police Department: 704-464-5400

-- Matthews Fire Department:         704-847-9400

--Mint Hill Police Department:        704-545-1085

  • Contact Us
  • Donations and Fundraising
  • Outdoor Burning / Grilling Regulations
  • Web Links
  • Department Training
  • Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

Thu 09

EMT – Night Class

February 9 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tue 14

HFD Physical Part 1

February 14 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am
Huntersville NC
United States
Tue 14

HPD Car Seat Check

February 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed 15

HFD Physical Part 1

February 15 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am
Tue 21

Department Physicals @ Station 4

February 21 @ 6:30 am - 10:00 am
Huntersville NC
United States

View More…

Weather Forecast

Huntersville, NC
38°
sunny
90% humidity
wind: 0mph N
H 57 • L 38
55°
Tue
59°
Wed
62°
Thu
62°
Fri

Twitter Feed

  • @BojiBoysTrack @Nike Great job Joe! We’re proud of you and your selfless service to others! Time ago 17 Hours via Twitter for iPhone
  • RT @HuntersvillePD: 🤞🤞🤞Road will reopen tonight🤞🤞🤞 Time ago 1 Day via Twitter for iPhone
  • @HuntersvillePD Yes, agreed 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 Time ago 1 Day via Twitter for iPhone

Follow @Huntersville_FD on twitter.

Facebook Feed

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
Cover for Huntersville Fire Department
18,876
Huntersville Fire Department

Huntersville Fire Department

The Huntersville Fire Department is located in Huntersville, North Carolina. www.huntersvillefd.com

Huntersville Fire Department
1 day ago
Huntersville Fire Department

*GILEAD ROAD UPDATE*

Piedmont Natural Gas has informed us and believes they should have Gilead Road reopened at approximately 10pm. We appreciate your patience as they worked through an emergency repair. #clttraffic #onetownoneteam #gasleak
... See MoreSee Less

*GILEAD ROAD UPDATE* 

Piedmont Natural Gas has informed us and believes they should have Gilead Road reopened at approximately 10pm. We appreciate your patience as they worked through an emergency repair. #CLTtraffic #OneTownOneTeam #GasLeak
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 18
  • Shares: 11
  • Comments: 3

Comment on Facebook

Any final update? Has it reopened?

Huntersville Fire Department· *GILEAD ROAD UPDATE* Piedmont Natural Gas has informed us and believes they should have Gilead Road reopened at approximately 10pm. We appreciate your patience as they worked through an emergency repair. #CLTtraffic #OneTownOneTeam #GasLeak

THANK YOU

Huntersville Fire Department
2 days ago
Huntersville Fire Department

**ALERT** ROAD CLOSURE!

8:00pm Update. PNG media relations believes the road will reopen around 10pm this evening.

7:30pm Update. We spoke with someone from Media Relations. Still no answers or updates. Waiting on an answer.

6:30pm Update. We are having issues reaching PNG media relations or a spokesperson regarding an estimate. Although frustrating - we continue to push for information.

5:30pm Update. Road remains closed. Traffic is being diverted in the area. Use caution.

We Huntersville Police Department and Piedmont Natural Gas are on scene of a natural gas leak, under the roadway - Gilead Road at Wynfield Creek Parkway. Avoid the area & seek an alternate route, this has potential for an extended closure as PNG works on the leak. #CLTtraffic #OneTownOneTeam
... See MoreSee Less

**ALERT** ROAD CLOSURE! 

8:00pm Update. PNG media relations believes the road will reopen around 10pm this evening.  

7:30pm Update. We spoke with someone from Media Relations. Still no answers or updates. Waiting on an answer. 

6:30pm Update. We are having issues reaching PNG media relations or a spokesperson regarding an estimate.  Although frustrating - we continue to push for information. 

5:30pm Update. Road remains closed. Traffic is being diverted in the area. Use caution. 

We Huntersville Police Department and Piedmont Natural Gas are on scene of a natural gas leak, under the roadway - Gilead Road at Wynfield Creek Parkway. Avoid the area & seek an alternate route, this has potential for an extended closure as PNG works on the leak. #CLTtraffic #OneTownOneTeam
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 42
  • Shares: 37
  • Comments: 6

Comment on Facebook

I just drove home from Denver and those unexpected dark orange cones on Gilead just kind of all of a sudden appear. I didn't see any signage at all (it's completely possible I missed it if it IS there!😄) It would be helpful to have something reflective to warn of the closure other than just the cones going across the road.

I'm so glad it's being taken care of. I called it in yesterday morning at 6:30am. Crazy amount of gas smell.

I’ve been hearing on the grapevine it’s gonna be closed for a week. Is that true?

Any estimated time for reopening the road?

Is it open this morning? We have to head out about 630am. Just making sure

Is the road still closed?

View more comments

Huntersville Fire Department
2 days ago
Huntersville Fire Department

Reminder - Boy Scouts will be out and about in the morning, collecting food donations. Watch for them and support them! #onetownoneteam #scoutingforfood ... See MoreSee Less

Reminder - Boy Scouts will be out and about in the morning, collecting food donations. Watch for them and support them! #OneTownOneTeam #ScoutingForFoodImage attachment
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 16
  • Shares: 3
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

Huntersville Fire Department
3 days ago
Huntersville Fire Department

Mark your calendars!

The 15th annual ‘Salute To Heroes Hockey Game’ is Saturday, April 15th at Bojangles Coliseum. Puck drops at 5 pm and parking is free. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department teams up with Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office to play Charlotte Fire Department and Mecklenburg EMS.

This year they are honoring our very own FF Jeff Hager who we lost in the fall of 2021. (As you know, Jeff’s death was determined to be a line of duty death).

Please consider purchasing tickets, and attending the game. All money raised will go to the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation. This foundation assists first responders in their time of need. When 911 is called, first responders show up with no questions asked. When a first responder or their family is in need, the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation responds to help assist with no questions asked.
Click here to purchase tickets.

To learn more about Salute to Heroes visit: charlottesalutetoheroes.com/

Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation
... See MoreSee Less

Mark your calendars! 
 
The 15th annual ‘Salute To Heroes Hockey Game’ is Saturday, April 15th at Bojangles Coliseum. Puck drops at 5 pm and parking is free. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department teams up with Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office to play Charlotte Fire Department and Mecklenburg EMS. 
 
This year they are honoring our very own FF Jeff Hager who we lost in the fall of 2021. (As you know, Jeff’s death was determined to be a line of duty death). 

Please consider purchasing tickets, and attending the game. All money raised will go to the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation. This foundation assists first responders in their time of need. When 911 is called, first responders show up with no questions asked. When a first responder or their family is in need, the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation responds to help assist with no questions asked.
Click here to purchase tickets.
 
To learn more about Salute to Heroes visit: https://charlottesalutetoheroes.com/

Salute to Heroes Charlotte FoundationImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 93
  • Shares: 24
  • Comments: 10

Comment on Facebook

I didn't know about the line of death decision but that is good news.

What a wonderful way to honor Jeff!!!

Janet, what day is this and how much are tickets. Maybe i can get off and bring mom.

Cody, we should try to go.

Looking forward to it 🚒🚒🇺🇸🇺🇸🚒🚒🇺🇸🇺🇸💕💕💕💕

Miss him 😢

Shared we are going to try and make this.

Sandy Sullivan I know this is a ways out but whatcha think??

Lauren Miller Wade

Don Gemmell

View more comments

Huntersville Fire Department
6 days ago
Huntersville Fire Department

Foggy morning folks. Lights on (not just your daytime running lights). Slow down, increase following distance, watch for kiddos at the bus stops. #cltwx #clttraffic ... See MoreSee Less

Foggy morning folks. Lights on (not just your daytime running lights). Slow down, increase following distance, watch for kiddos at the bus stops. #CLTwx #CLTtraffic
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 58
  • Shares: 5
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

Load more

Contact Information

Huntersville Fire Department
110 South Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078

Follow Us

Phone

Phone: 704-875-3563

Emergencies

Emergency: 911

Member Links

  • Member Login
  • Member Only News
  • Store
  • Account
Site proudly maintained by the Huntersville Fire Department
Site designed and hosted by FireCompanies.com

Copyright © 2023