2012 Community Fire Department's Command Staff

Fire Chief: Gary Jackson

Asst. Chief: Trent Walden

Deputy Chief: Byron Hooker

Captains: Tommy Jackson, Dicky Harris, Justin Westbrook, Jake Beatty

Lieutenant: Billy Correll, Darryl Love, Greg Short

EMS Officer: Neil Jones

Engineers: Robert Jackson, Jason Jackson, Barry Silvers

2011 proved to be a busy year for Station 32 again the total number of responses went to make this a record year:

Total Calls: 949

EMS runs:  518

Fire runs:  431

Mutual Aid Given: 99 times

Member with the most responses: J. Beatty 606

Member with the most training hours: N. Jones 291

Station 32 was dispatched to a car in the water at Dales Boat Landing. Rescue 32 arrived to find a car submerged in the water about 50 feet from shore. Rescue 34 (Mt. Holly Fire) arrived with Boat 34 and quickly launched it to see if anyone was in the car. Charlotte Fire Department was dispatched with a Fire Boat, Heavy Rescue and Dive truck. Boat 34 used a underwater camera to check the car while waiting on the dive crew. It was determined the car was empty and this was confirmed by the divers. Divers from Charlotte Fire Department entered the water and assisted in attaching a tow line to recovery the car. Units remained on scene for about 2 hours before returning to service

The Community Fire Department is excited and honored to announce the Dedication of 2 of its fleet to 3 special men. These men have shown dedication through excellence in this most honored field. They exemplify Brotherhood, Teamwork and strive for Excellence through Customer Service which is what this great department is founded on. These 3 past Chief’s have left a long history and we are honored to dedicate Tanker 32 to former Chief Robert G Jackson Sr., as well as Rescue 32 to former Chief’s and Brothers R. Harris and B.F. Harris. There shall be a plaque mounted on each of the 2 afore mentioned trucks in these great men’s honor. Congratulations to all 3 on their achievements.

It’s that time of year folks where Santa Clause parks his Sleigh and 8 tiny Reindeer, and climbs on the Big White Truck here at the 32 house. We will begin Santa’s journey to visit all the good folks of Station 32’s district at 2 p.m. on Friday December 23rd, 2011! So just listen for the sirens announcing his arrival in your neighborhood!!!

Just after 7am on Sunday December 11th Station 32 was alerted to a structure fire on Riverloop Rd. While en route Fire Center advised that a County Paramedic unit was on scene with a full involved structure. This area is located close to the City of Belmont and Engine 431 from Belmont checked on scene and confirmed a working fire. Rescue 32 and Engine 32 arrived right behind 431 and assisted with stretching a second line. While the fire attack was going on EMS advised Command (A/C Hooker) that they had a total of 5 patients. Two patients with burns to the face and 3 patients with smoke inhalation. Tankers 32 and 304 arrived to supply water for the attack. All patients were transported to local hospital for treatment. The fire was quickly knocked down and all searches proved to be negative. Gaston county fire marshals were called in to investigate. All units were out for 2 hours.

Units on the Box: Rescue 32 Engine 32 Tanker 32 Squad 32, Engine 431 (Belmont), Ladder 34 (Mt. Holly), Squad 309 and Tanker 304(East Gaston)

 

Community Fire Dept. we be hosting a Trunk and treat at station 32 on Halloween night from 6:30pm till 8:00pm. So come out and enjoy a safe alternative to traditional trick or treating, and meet the firefighters of Station32.

Address: 1873 Perfection Ave. Belmont NC

For more information cantact Station 32 at 704-827-8249

Station 32 would like to congratulate Brittany and Caleb Cato on the birth of the first child Cayden. The young firefighter reported for duty at 5:58am and weighed in at 7lbs 3oz.

Station 32 was alerted to assist Station 34(City of Mt. Holly) with a house fire in the Stonewater Bay subdivision. Engine 34 on scene and reported a working fire. Rescue 32 responded with a crew of five and once on scene was giving the assignment to assist with interior attack. Due to rapid fire spread to the large homes attic space all crew were ordered out and the ladder went to work. With the large volume of fire being knocked down by the ladder crews once again entered the structure to finish off the fire.

Tanker 32 was also alerted to the fire as part on the Northside Tanker Strike Team. The strike team was ordered to supply the ladder that was taxing the water system.

Units from the east side of Gaston County assisted along with a full structure box from the City of Charlotte. Mecklenburg County also assisted with two companies and fire boat.

At 07:00 this morning Station 32 was requested on a special call out for a confirmed pin-in in Station 40’s local. Engine 32 answered the call with a crew of 4 and upon arrival was requested by command to begin extrication of the victim from a single car motor vehicle collision. The patient was pinned in a small Toyota coupe that had stuck several trees on I-85 exit ramp. Engine 32 deployed its portable Hurst Rescue Tool to perform the extrication. The victim was freed from the vehicle in approximately 20 minutes from the time of dispatch, and transported via Med Center Air to Carolina’s Medical Center where she later passed away.

A powerful storm brought damage to the 32 local along with the surrounding area. Most of the calls came as the storm passed starting off with a reported house fire in the Town of Cramerton. No fire was found just a couple of blown transformers. Most of the calls being wires down and tress on structures. With the worst being in Cramerton were a tree cut a house in half. A total of 13 calls in about an hour were handled by 2 engines, a brush truck, and the squad.

Around 1800 Tanker 32 was alerted to respond with the Gaston County Task Force North to Caldwell County. Tanker 32 responded with 9 other tankers to assist with a large fire at a chemical plant. The trip took 45 minutes to arrive but the task force had brought 25,000 gallons of firefighting water to Caldwell County. This was the first call for the tanker task force and the first time it had been called out of the county. Tanker 32 returned to 32's local around 1am

Units in the Task Force: Car 61,613(Ag Center), Car 21, 213(High Shoals), 304(East Gaston), 314(Lucia-Riverbend), 204(Alexis), 723,725(Hugh's Pond), 703(Troyonta), 184(Spencer Mtn.), and Tanker 32

Station 32 would like to announce the marriage of brother Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Peterson to Miss Abby Walden! We wish Mr. and Mrs. Peterson the best of luck as well as many long and happy years together!!!!! Congratulations!!!

In September, 2010 the Community Fire Department along with the East Gaston Fire Department underwent a Department of Insurance (ISO) rating inspection. After many months of calculations done by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Community Fire Department was informed that it had received a Classification rating of 5 which was a dramatic lowering from the previous rating of 9e.
Q: What does that mean for the citizens of the Community and East Gaston fire districts?
A: The completion of this inspection means that the citizens of both respective fire districts can receive a lower home owner’s fire insurance premium! As a home owner all you have to do is contact your respective insurance companies and request that they lower your insurance premium. Be sure to advise your insurance provider that the Community Fire Departments insurance rating was lowered to a Class 5 Rating.
If you have any questions regarding the lowering of the classification please do not hesitate to call the Station at (704) 827-8249 Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Community Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of its district for all of their years of unwavering support!

Would like to announce the marriage of brother Firefighter/EMT Caleb Cato to Miss Brittney Garmon! We wish Mr. and Mrs. Cato the best of luck as well as many long and happy years together!!!!! Congratulations!!!