Firefighter Justin Monroe, 19, and Firefighter Victor Isler, 40, both assigned to Quint 2, were among some of the first firefighters to respond to Salisbury Millwork on South Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue this morning.

An employee of Salisbury Millwork reported the fire upon arriving at the building this morning around 7am. Crews initially found fire conditions in the basement portion of the building. Operations were originally offensive on the structure. Crews had to shut down rail lines to lay additional supply lines across tracks.

A Mayday was transmitted well into the incident and at least one Rapid Intervention Team was activated. Early reports indicated that some of the other injured firefighters were part of the rescue teams.

As the gravity of the situation became known, Salisbury firefighters were relieved on scene by mutual aid companies and taken to Station One for debriefing and CISD.

All Rowan County fire companies responded to the scene to assist in controlling the large fire. Additional assistance was received from Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Forsyth and Iredell counties.

Charlotte responded with a full USAR Box Alarm assignment consisting of three engines, a ladder, Rescue, USAR and several Chief officers as well as their Arson Task Force, Communications Unit and Public Information Officer.

Several ladder pipes and tower ladders operated on the large structure throughout the afternoon. Mutual aid companies covered Salisbury firehouses.

Photos Courtesy David Watson, CFP-3662.

Salisbury Fire Department
Fire Chief Bob Parnell
514 East Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-638-5351
http://www.salisburync.gov/FIRE/

Post Condolences at FireNews.net Forums (LODD Category)

Related Links:

North Carolina Fallen Firefighter's Foundation
FireNews.net List of LODDs

Monday, March 10, 2008 stories/updates

Memorial Dates and Locations

Media Links:

FireNews.net Headlines
Salisbury Post Audio Slideshow
Charlotte.com Photo Gallery