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UPDATED:
Thursday Aug 02, 2007 |
North Carolina
FireNews Headlines
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HOT SHOT
SUV Bends Bridge Steel
THU AUG 02
SUBMITTED BY MIKE POROWSKI, CFP-3419
MECKLENBURG COUNTY - On Saturday, July 28, a Trail-Blazer on the
Interstate 485 loop near Mint Hill lost control and skidded,
eventually overturning and hitting a bridge abutment. The impact was
so great that the steel beams were bent on the bridge. The driver
and passenger self-extricated and were trauma patients. Mint Hill
Fire, Idlewild Fire, Medic, NCSHP, CMPD, Stallings and Matthews PD
responded.
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HOT SHOT
Two Killed in Crash After Storm
THU AUG 02
SUBMITTED BY CARTER RABIL, CFP-7322
JOHNSTON COUNTY -
50-210 Fire/EMS
responded to a collision involving a DOT asphalt tanker and Suzuki
Aero on NC Highway 210 Monday afternoon. The tanker driver was
ejected and the other victim was pinned. Both drivers died on scene.
The asphalt spilled and DOT brought in sand for containment and
removal. DOT and SHP Accident Re-Con are investigating.
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HOT SHOT
Fully Involved House Fire
THU AUG 02
SUBMITTED BY WHITEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
COLUMBUS COUNTY - Whiteville
Fire responded to a fully involved structure fire early Wednesday
morning. Upon arrival crews advanced three 1.75-inch handlines. Two
lines were used to attack the fire and one was to was used to
protect an exposure next to the house. The cause is still under
investigation. Two engines and a ladder with 10 personnel responded
from Whiteville. Brunswick Fire responded mutual aid and Whiteville
Police assisted with the hydrant connection.
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HOT SHOT
House Fire
THU AUG 02
SUBMITTED BY AGRICULTURE CENTER FD. PHOTO: TERRY MOODY PHOTOGRAPHY
GASTON COUNTY - The Agriculture Center Fire Department responded to
this dwelling fire on Old Dallas Road on July 22. Firefighters used
Ladder 61 to safely complete vertical ventilation.
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HOT SHOT
Serious Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway
801
THU AUG 02
SUBMITTED BY CODY O'MARA Jr, PIO, ADVANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT
DAVIE COUNTY - Stations 12 (Advance), 19 (Cornatzer-Dulin) and 24
(Smith Grove) worked this collision on Friday, July 13th. Two
vehicles were involved and an aero-medical chopper was called for an
entrapped occupant.
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FEATURED SHOTS
Companies Hold "Safe County" Event
MON JUL 29
SUBMITTED BY FIRE CHIEF JOHN COLE, PLEASANT GARDEN FIRE DEPT
GUILFORD COUNTY -
The Pleasant Garden FD, Pinecroft-Sedgefield
FD, and Guilford County Emergency Services conducted fire prevention
programs at a regional event located at Pleasant Garden Elementary
School called "Safe County". This program is managed by the Guilford
County Sheriff's Department and coordinates with day cares and other
organizations that have summer camps. The fire prevention programs
included a tour/class in the new Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire and Life
Safety Educational Trailer and a tour in and out of Pleasant Garden
Engine 3.
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Decals Available to Honor
Charleston 9
THU JUL 12
CHARLOTTE - The two-inches square decal pictured at left is now
available. They are red reflective and can be used as a window
decal, placed on a helmet or any hard non-porous surface.
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Decals are $5.00 each with all proceeds going
to the City of Charleston Firemen's Fund.
To get a sticker, send $5 for each sticker (cash or check) and a
self addressed stamped envelope to:
Michael Porowski
801 West Trade Street
Johnson & Wales University c/o OSA
Charlotte, NC 28202
(Checks should be made out to the City of
Charleston Firemen's Fund)
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You can now register
on-line for the 2007 South Atlantic Fire Expo, which is
the joint conference of the North Carolina Association of Fire
Chiefs and the NCSFA. The Conference will be held August 23-25, 2007
in Winston-Salem.
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