Water Line Rupture Interrupts Operations at Jail Central January, 12, 2010
An 8' diameter pipe that
fed a nearby cooling tower ruptured underground forcing several
hundreds of gallons of water into the basement of the county's main
jail facility threatening several elevators and mechanical equipment
rooms. Firefighters from the 1st battalion responded by diking and
diverting the flow into drains in a tunnel connecting the jail to
the courthouse.
Ladder 1 Has a Close Call
During the early
morning sleeping hours last week, a member of the CFD
Telecommunications division noticed smoke building up on the
apparatus floor.
After alerting the firefighters, it was discovered a mechanical
failure on the ladder company resulted in a small fire occurring
under the cab of the apparatus. Luckily,the
fire extinguished itself and minimal damage occurred to the
apparatus.
Crews changed the truck out within an hour and were back in business
with a reserve truck.
We encourage fire departments across the globe to install fire
sprinklers and fire alarms in their firehouses like our department
did!
We had
another firehouse catch fire several years ago due to a fire
apparatus fire and the sprinkler system not only saved the firehouse
but prevented two apparatus from being destroyed.
The 1 House Discusses Response to High Rises
C-Shift allows News 14 to ride-a-long to get the inside scoop on how high rise responses
are handled in Uptown.
Another
One Ties The Knot
The brothers from the
house congratulate Zach McPeters (E-1-C) and his new bride Mandy on
their marriage of Saturday, January 2, 2010.
New Arrival at The
1 House
Congratulations to
FFII Tim and Abby Budzinski on the healthy arrival of their 2nd
daughter; Katelyn Ann Budzinski at 0941 hrs. on December 30, 2009.
Katelyn was born at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC and weighed in at
8lb.-5oz. and measured 21 inches.
A Shift Responds to Two Car MVA with Rollover December 28, 2009
The brothers from Engine and Ladder 1 arrived at this MVA to find multiple bystanders rendering aid to the occupants of the pick-up truck by standing on the top of the vehicle while it was on its side. Two patients were extricated by the truck and engine company with stabilization accomplished by the members of Rescue 3.
Happy
Retirement Captain King!
On December 31,2009,
Capt. Randy King of Engine 1
B-Division retired with 22 years of
service to the Charlotte Fire Dept. and 12 years on Engine 1. Randy also
retired several years ago as a Colonel with the U.S. Army . Capt. King
plans to spend some much needed time with his wife.
The members of B shift presented Capt. King
with a custom helmet depicting his years of service to the military and the
Charlotte Fire Dept.
In Condolences
We would like to express
our thoughts and prayers to our brother Firefighter Thomas Wright of
Engine 38 C-shift of the Charlotte Fire Dept. who lost his wife Kerrie
Wright on December 23rd, 2009.
Line of Duty Death
We
also wish our condolences to the family of Belmont, NC FF Richard Miller
who died while on duty on
December 29th, 2009.
C Shift
Endures Cold Temperatures at Two-Banger at Barnhardt Mfg.
December 13, 2009
Photos courtesy of WSOC-TV
Crews from the
first battalion responded to a working fire involving a
cotton processing company in East Charlotte on Sunday. The
fire involved several bales of processed cotton and were
removed to outside the structure where the bales were torn
apart and extinguished.
Charlotte Fire Captain Joins Forces with CMPD for Holiday Gifts
December 13, 2009
Captain
Sylivia Smith-Phifer of Engine 1 C shift recently
represented the CFD in assisting the Charlotte Mecklenburg
Police Department with its annual gift drive to elderly and
low income neighborhoods throughout Charlotte.
Together, over 2000 poinsettias and thousands of gifts were
distributed.
The Charlotte
Fire Department Announces Online Magazine
November 5, 2009
The Charlotte Fire Department Public Affairs Division recently
announced the distribution of our first issue of "Fully
Involved"! The magazine for CFD firefighter by our firefighters!
The magazine
is distributed to all CFD firehouses, retirees, and is now
available to the public for download. Fully Involved showcases
our department in a look few get to see and learn how we
operate.
Capt. Trey
Smith of L-1-A has two articles appearing in the 2009 Fall
Edition on Heavy Lifting Extrication and on Vacant Property
Forcible Entry problems.
Capt. Rob
Cannon (E-1-A), Eric Jones (E-1-A), & Capt. Trey Smith serve on
the Editorial Board for the magazine, as well.
This website is not intended to be an official source of information for the
Charlotte Fire Department. Official information regarding the Charlotte Fire
Department may be viewed at the official website
www.charlottefire.org or
by calling the General Offices of the Charlotte Fire Department. Although it is
the Webteam's intent to provide accurate and up-to-date information, no
warranty, express or implied, is made regarding accuracy, adequacy,
completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information contained
on the pages of this site.
This website is
independently operated and maintained. Any information contained on this site
is not endorsed or approved by the Charlotte Fire Department. The views
presented do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Charlotte
Fire Department, City of Charlotte, or its leadership. Questionable, dishonest,
or other inappropriate content may be reported to Charlotte Fire Department
Administration at 704-336-4174.”
.jpg)
Another
One Ties The Knot
Happy
Retirement Captain King!
