ALERT: Today (Wednesday January 9) Duke Energy will be conducting a quarterly test of the McGuire Nuclear sirens from 11:50am - 12:00pm. Sirens are tested Quarterly to ensure they are working correctly. The testing is part of normal maintenance and no public action is … [Read more...]
Just a few facts to share about YOUR Huntersville Fire Department for 2018! In 2018 we responded to 6,542 calls for service. That is a 38% increase in call volume over 2017 - we're a growing Town! Our average response time for ALL call for service was 5 minutes, 49 seconds … [Read more...]
Early this morning, Stations 1, 2 responded to a Working Fire, 16530 Northcross Dr (Candlewood Suites Hotel). Initially dispatched as a Fire Alarm, Engine 2 arrived to find the hotel evacuated & a working fire in a first floor hallway. Quick control time thanks to the … [Read more...]
As 2018 comes to a close, we think back on what was the busiest year ever in the history of the Huntersville Fire Department. We surpassed 6,000 calls for service in 2018 (4,700 in 2017). We opened a brand-new Fire Station in Town (Station 4) and we took delivery of a brand-new … [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...]
Here's a #FridayFireSafetyTip. Fresh cut #Christmas trees (even if watered daily) will dry out in about 4 weeks. A dry tree is a dangerous tree (pure fuel for a fire). Prepare to get rid that tree within the next week or so. Remember, LIVE trees can be recycled at one of … [Read more...]
This evening Stations 1, 2 & Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue responded to a working house fire, in the 16530 block of Glenfurness Drive. Heavy fire on arrival and a quick control time. Fire originated in the Kitchen area, resulting in the second floor room (over the kitchen) … [Read more...]
Earlier this evening Stations 1, 3, & 4 responded to a working house fire, 11040 Block of Everette Keith Road, heavy fire showing on arrival, quick control time but home is a total loss. One Firefighters suffered a leg injury (a broken ankle) and was transported to a local … [Read more...]
The men and women of Huntersville Fire wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! And as always, we are staffed and on duty for you. If you need us, call us - we'll be there! #MerryChristmas #OneTownOneTeam #BlackOverRed … [Read more...]
FIRST RESPONDERS WORKING ON CHRISTMAS
First responders working on Christmas...we're on duty, staffed and ready for anything. #MerryChristmas #OneTownOneTeam … [Read more...]
Cub Scout Pack 97 (St Mark Catholic Church) visited Stations 2 and 4 and dropped off some awesome snacks to the firefighters on duty! #ThankYou#OneTownOneTeam #MerryChristmas … [Read more...]
This morning (around 5am) we responded to an MVA on I-77 Northbound prior to Exit 28 (Catawba Ave). Engine 1 and Rescue 1 arrived on scene first and located the MVA on the right side and off the roadway. The vehicle, an SUV, departed the roadway and struck a large sign for the … [Read more...]
Stations 1, 4 responding for an Odor of Smoke on the third floor of the Waterford at The Park apartments in the 12800 Block of Hopewell Avenue. A neighbor was reporting a smoke odor on the third floor. Station 1 arrived on scene first and investigated. The source of smoke was … [Read more...]
Here we are with another #FridayFireSafetyTip. With Christmas just around the corner, we want to make sure you have a safe and very Merry Christmas! Did you know that one-third of all home decoration fires are started by candles? Two of every five fires happen because decorations … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 37
- Next Page »
