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Fatal Bus Crash
SAT NOV 24
SUBMITTED BY BATTALION CHIEF MURRY STROUD, N LENOIR FIRE PIO,
CFP-917
LENOIR COUNTY - North Lenoir Fire-Rescue and
LaGrange Fire responded for a school bus vs SUV collision early
Monday morning. Crews found four minor injuries on the bus. One
occupant of the SUV was critically injured, one was pronounced
fatal on scene. Additional units included Lenoir County EMS and
Emergency Management along with Greene County EMS.
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SPECIAL REPORT
North
Carolina Association of Fire Chief's Publishes Position Paper on
Residential Sprinklers
WED NOV 28
FIRENEWS.NET STAFF REPORT
RALEIGH - Over the last three years, an
average of thirty-seven North Carolinians have died as a result of
hostile fires. To prevent further deaths, injuries and property
destruction, the NCAFC has published a short Position Paper
supporting residential sprinklers in all housing units regardless
of type, construction or size.
We suggest you
read
the paper, distribute it within your community and to regional
news media. Your department should additionally advocate this
position and starting spreading the word through your fire
prevention and education activities.
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Last Parade for Chief Fincher
WED NOV 28
SUBMITTED BY DAVID WATSON, CFP-3662
CHARLOTTE -
Retiring Charlotte Fire Chief Luther Fincher
rides in his last parade in Charlotte recently. Chief Fincher
celebrated forty-two years of service to the Queen City.
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Three Killed on Interstate 95
WED NOV 28
SUBMITTED BY CARTER RABIL, CFP-7322
BENSON - Three people were killed in a
single vehicle crash Sunday night at the close of the Thanksgiving
Holiday travel period when their van flipped numerous times. The
interstate was closed during the investigation.
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MON NOV 19
FIRENEWS.NET STAFF REPORT
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Wake County Structure Fire
WED NOV 28
SUBMITTED BY CFP-7438. PHOTOS TAMMY PATTON, CARY EMS
CARY - Cary Ladder 1 arrived at 211 Indigo
Drive to find heavy fire showing from the rear. The fire was
concentrated on the a rear deck and gazebo with some extension to
the house. Two lines were quickly put in service. Units responding
included L1, E2, E4, T7, R2, C21, EMS580 and Battalion Chief 2.
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