Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue http://www.corneliusfd.org Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:56:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Brinkley St. Working Fire http://www.corneliusfd.org/2012/02/12/brinkley-st-working-fire/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2012/02/12/brinkley-st-working-fire/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:05:01 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1996 On February 12th at 06:09 Cornelius and Davidson fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Brinkley Street. Units arrived on scene to heavy smoke and fire showing from the front of a single story residential structure. Huntersville Fire Department, station one, was added for the working fire. Cornelius Engine 3's crew stretched a line to the front door and began attacking the fire. Davidson Engine 1 arrived and laid a line to Engine 3 for water supply. Cornelius Ladder 4 arrived and conducted a primary search confirming all occupants were out of the house. Huntersville crews arrived on scene and controlled the utilities and formed the rapid intervention team. Crews worked aggressively and were able to get the fire under control quickly. During the time of this fire several other emergencies were handled thanks to Davidson and Huntersville's assistance.]]> On February 12th at 06:09 Cornelius and Davidson fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Brinkley Street.  Units arrived on scene to heavy smoke and fire showing from the front of a single story residential structure. Huntersville Fire Department, station one, was added for the working fire. Cornelius Engine 3′s crew stretched a line to the front door and began attacking the fire.  Davidson Engine 1 arrived and laid a line to Engine 3 for water supply.  Cornelius Ladder 4 arrived and conducted a primary search confirming all occupants were out of the house.  Huntersville crews arrived on scene and controlled the utilities and formed the rapid intervention team.  Crews worked aggressively and were able to get the fire under control quickly.  During the time of this fire several other emergencies were handled thanks to Davidson and Huntersville’s assistance.

Responding Units:

Cornelius: E-3, E-2, L-4, R-4

Davidson: E-1, L-1

Huntersville: E-1

MEDIC: 1 ALS unit

]]> http://www.corneliusfd.org/2012/02/12/brinkley-st-working-fire/feed/ 0 I77 MVA With 1 Trapped http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/12/10/i77-mva-with-1-trapped/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/12/10/i77-mva-with-1-trapped/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:37:27 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1989 On December 8th around 10:00 AM Cornelius, Huntersville, and North Meck fire and rescue departments were dispatched to an Motor Vehicle Accident on Interstate 77, south bound, with entrapment. Cornelius Rescue 4 and Engine 4 arrived on scene within minutes and confirmed that the driver of the car was, in fact, trapped. Rescue 4 and Engine 4 went right to work using the hydraulic rescue tools from Cornelius' Rescue to free the driver. Huntersville Engine 11 arrived on scene and helped remove the driver once the doors were forced open and the roof was flapped. The driver was quickly accessed and stabilized so that MEDIC could treat and transport the patient. The extrication time was quick and MEDIC was immediately able to transport the patient to the hospital. Very special thanks to Huntersville Fire Department for the help and support on this multi-agency incident.]]> On December 8th around 10:00 AM Cornelius, Huntersville, and North Meck fire and rescue departments were dispatched to an Motor Vehicle Accident on Interstate 77, south bound, with entrapment.  Cornelius Rescue 4 and Engine 4 arrived on scene within minutes and confirmed that the driver of the car was, in fact, trapped.  Rescue 4 and Engine 4 went right to work using the hydraulic rescue tools from Cornelius’ Rescue to free the driver.  Huntersville Engine 11 arrived on scene and helped remove the driver once the doors were forced open and the roof was flapped.  The driver was quickly accessed and stabilized so that MEDIC could treat and transport the patient. The extrication time was quick and MEDIC was immediately able to transport the patient to the hospital.  Very special thanks to Huntersville Fire Department for the help and support on this multi-agency incident.

On Scene Units:

Cornelius: R4, E4, C-9 (Chief Barbee)

Huntersville: E11

MEDIC: 1 ALS Unit, 1 Supervisor

]]> http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/12/10/i77-mva-with-1-trapped/feed/ 0 Working Fire – Norman Shores Dr. http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/10/28/working-fire-norman-shores-dr/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/10/28/working-fire-norman-shores-dr/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:40:25 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1980 On October 28th at 0107 Cornelius and Huntersville Fire Departments were dispatched to a possible structure fire on Norman Shores Drive. As E4 came down the street it was obvious that this would be a working fire in a large home. Davidson Fire was added as the working fire company for a RIT team. C-12 (J. Robinette) assumed command and E4 began fire attack. H&L 44 arrived shortly after E4 and assisted stretching additional lines inside the house. Huntersville E2 located a hydrant and with some creative driving was able to forward lay into E4. The crew from Huntersville conducted a primary search of the entire house to ensure that no one was still inside the home. Additional crews from Cornelius and Huntersville arrived and assisted with the fire suppression. Due to the large size of the house crews remained on scene for an extended period of time for overhaul.]]> On October 28th at 0107 Cornelius and Huntersville Fire Departments were dispatched to a possible structure fire on Norman Shores Drive.  As E4 came down the street it was obvious that this would be a working fire in a large home. Davidson Fire was added as the working fire company for a RIT team. C-12 (J. Robinette) assumed command and E4 began fire attack. H&L 44 arrived shortly after E4 and assisted stretching additional lines inside the house. Huntersville E2 located a hydrant and with some creative driving was able to forward lay into E4. The crew from Huntersville conducted a primary search of the entire house to ensure that no one was still inside the home. Additional crews from Cornelius and Huntersville arrived and assisted with the fire suppression. Due to the large size of the house crews remained on scene for an extended period of time for overhaul. The home was under construction and was nearly complete. With the coordinated and aggressive tactics from Cornelius, Huntersville, and Davidson the main body of fire was contained to the garage area. WSOC news coverage including Fire Boat 4 details

Responding Units:

Cornelius: E4, E6, E3, H&L 44, Fire Boat 4

Huntersville: E2, R2

Davidson: E1

MEDIC: 1 ALS unit

]]> http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/10/28/working-fire-norman-shores-dr/feed/ 0 Donations Needed for Dare County http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/10/18/donations-needed-for-dare-county/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/10/18/donations-needed-for-dare-county/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:38:14 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1973 The Cornelius FD is collecting donations that will be distributed to firefighters and the communities in Dare County. The area has suffered substantial damage from Hurricane Irene causing many people to lose the basic necessities as well as employment. Please see the letter below which outlines what things are needed. Thanks so much! Cornelius Fire Department will be accepting donations to assist firefighters and the surrounding communities in Dare County, North Carolina. The fire department will be accepting these donations at Cornelius Fire Station 1 (19729 S. Main Street) and Cornelius Fire Station 2 (19230 Charlestown Lane) until November 2nd. As many of you know, Hurricane Irene devastated the North Carolina coast causing countless citizens to lose their jobs as well as homes. These donations will be going to Glenn Rainey whom is the Deputy Chief of Colington Fire Department]]> The Cornelius FD is collecting donations that will be distributed to firefighters and the communities in Dare County. The area has suffered substantial damage from Hurricane Irene causing many people to lose the basic necessities as well as employment. Please see the letter below which outlines what things are needed. Thanks so much!

Cornelius Fire Department will be accepting donations to assist firefighters and the surrounding communities in Dare County, North Carolina.  The fire department will be accepting these donations at Cornelius Fire Station 1 (19729 S. Main Street) and Cornelius Fire Station 2 (19230 Charlestown Lane) until November 2nd.  The items in need are listed below;

- Basic necessities (toilet paper, tooth brushes, shampoo, etc.)
- Toys for toddlers
- Nonperishable food (canned soups, canned baby food, etc.)
- Tyvek suits, boots, gloves, dust masks, and duct tape to protect  from mold.
- Basic hand tools
- Box fans to assist in mold/mildew drying
- Bug Spray
- Tarps and rolls of construction plastic
- Large trash bags for material removal
- Plastic (Rubbermaid type) totes
- Anything else that can help with disaster clean-up/construction

As many of you know, Hurricane Irene devastated the North Carolina coast causing countless citizens to lose their jobs as well as homes.  These donations will be going to Glenn Rainey whom is the Deputy Chief of Colington Fire Department and the President of the Dare County Association of Fire Officers for distribution to local firefighters as well as the local community.  As for cash donations, we are using the Dare County Association of Fire Officers as our collection point.  The mailing address is PO Box 535, Nags Head, NC 27959.

For any questions, please contact Cornelius Fire Station 1 at 704-892-1544 or Tom Cichocki at 704-956-1502

]]> http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/10/18/donations-needed-for-dare-county/feed/ 0 I-77 Pin Job http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/09/16/i-77-pin-job/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/09/16/i-77-pin-job/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:59:56 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1961 On September 15th around 2230 Cornelius and Huntersville along with North Meck Rescue Squad were dispatched to I-77 southbound for a traffic accident just past exit 25. While enroute units were advised that the driver of the car was pinned in his vehicle. North Meck R-7 arrived on scene with a SUV under a tractor trailer with the driver heavily entrapped. R-4 arrived and began utilizing the hydraulic rescue tools to free the driver. As other units arrived on scene a protection hand line was stretched to the accident area. The scene became an all hands working event in an effort to free the driver. Due to the extended extrication time and the severity of the accident a helicopter was called to the scene to transport the patient to the hospital. Huntersville E-33 established a landing zone for the helicopter on the interstate. The patient was loaded onto the helicopter and sent to the hospital. All of the agencies involved worked extremely well together which led to a successful outcome of the incident.]]> On September 15th around 2230 Cornelius and Huntersville along with North Meck Rescue Squad were dispatched to I-77 southbound for a traffic accident just past exit 25. While enroute units were advised that the driver of the car was pinned in his vehicle. North Meck R-7 arrived on scene with a SUV under a tractor trailer with the driver heavily entrapped. R-4 arrived and began utilizing the hydraulic rescue tools to free the driver. As other units arrived on scene a protection hand line was stretched to the accident area. The scene became an all hands working event in an effort to free the driver. Due to the extended extrication time and the severity of the accident a helicopter was called to the scene to transport the patient to the hospital. Huntersville E-33 established a landing zone for the helicopter on the interstate. The patient was loaded onto the helicopter and sent to the hospital. All of the agencies involved worked extremely well together which led to a successful outcome of the incident.

WBTV Story

Responding Units:

Cornelius: R-4, E-3, E-4, B-6, C-9 (Jim Barbee)

Huntersville: L-1, E-1, E-33

North Meck: R-7

MEDIC: 1 ALS truck, 1 Supervisor

Med Cernter Air: The Bird

]]> http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/09/16/i-77-pin-job/feed/ 0 Firefighters Complete 9/11 Stair Climb http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/09/13/firefighters-complete-911-stair-climb/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/09/13/firefighters-complete-911-stair-climb/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:04:36 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1955 On Sunday September 11th firefighters Justin Ranson, EJ McCormick, and Bill Schick along with hundreds of other firefighters participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Duke Energy building in downtown Charlotte. This event is held as a fundraiser for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Participants climb 110 stories just as the first responders did inside the world trade center.343 firefighters made the climb signifying the 343 FDNY firefighters that died on 9/11/2001. Each firefighter making the climb carries a photo of a FDNY member that died with them as they climb. FF Ranson made the climb with several members from Davidson FD,FF McCormick made the climb with Charlotte E-14, and FF Schick made the climb with Charlotte L-1. It's events like this that truly represent the brotherhood within the fire service and that the members that die in the line of duty will never be forgotten.]]> On Sunday September 11th firefighters Justin Ranson, EJ McCormick, and Bill Schick along with hundreds of other firefighters participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Duke Energy building in downtown Charlotte. This event is held as a fundraiser for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Participants climb 110 stories just as the first responders did inside the world trade center.343 firefighters made the climb signifying the 343 FDNY firefighters that died on 9/11/2001. Each firefighter making the climb carries a photo of a FDNY member that died with them as they climb. FF Ranson made the climb with several members from Davidson FD,FF McCormick made the climb with Charlotte E-14, and FF Schick made the climb with Charlotte L-1. It’s events like this that truly represent the brotherhood within the fire service and that the members that die in the line of duty will never be forgotten.

]]> http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/09/13/firefighters-complete-911-stair-climb/feed/ 0 MVA With Entrapment on Statesville http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/31/mva-with-entrapment-on-statesville/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/31/mva-with-entrapment-on-statesville/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:27:52 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1944 On Tuesday August 30th around 1500 Cornelius was dispatched to 1882 Statesville Road for a traffic accident. While enroute crews were updated that there was a person trapped in one of the vehicles. Rescue 4 arrived on scene and Chief 10 (Guerry Barbee) established command of a head on collision with a confirmed entrapment. Engine 6 arrived and its crew stretched a protection hand line to the scene. Crews utilized the hydraulic rescue equipment to remove the driver’s door and free the patient. Davidson Engine 1 was requested to the scene to establish a landing zone for a helicopter from MedCenter Air. Due to an extended estimated time of arrival for the helicopter it was cancelled. The driver of the other vehicle was treated by MEDIC and fluid leaks from both vehicles were controlled. Responding Units: Cornelius: R4, E6, C-9 Davidson: E1 MEDIC: 2 ALS Units, 1 Supervisor]]> On Tuesday, August 30th, around 1500 Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue was dispatched to Statesville Road for a traffic accident.  While enroute crews were updated that there was a person trapped in one of the vehicles. Rescue 4 arrived on scene and Chief 10 (Guerry Barbee) established command of a head on collision with a confirmed entrapment.  Engine 6 arrived and its crew stretched a protection hand line to the scene.  Crews utilized the hydraulic rescue equipment to remove the driver’s door and free the patient.  Davidson Engine 1 was requested to the scene to establish a landing zone for a helicopter from Med Center Air.  Due to an extended estimated time of arrival for the helicopter it was cancelled.  The driver of the other vehicle was treated by MEDIC and fluid leaks from both vehicles were controlled.

Responding Units:

Cornelius: R4, E6, C-9

Davidson: E1

MEDIC: 2 ALS Units, 1 Supervisor

]]> http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/31/mva-with-entrapment-on-statesville/feed/ 0 Crews Battle Previously Burned House http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/30/crews-battle-previously-burned-house/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/30/crews-battle-previously-burned-house/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:00:45 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1933 On Saturday morning August 27th at 0445 Cornelius and Davidson Fire Departments were alerted for a structure fire on Meadow Crossing Ln. While en route crews were advised that the house on fire was one of the previously burned homes from a fire several months ago. Cornelius E3 arrived to a fully involved house fire. C-19 (Sam Huskins) took command and requested and additional engine company from Huntersville. C-12 (J Rob) arrived on scene and assumed command of the incident. Command ordered the first line off the truck go to protecting the exposure on the "B" side of the burning house. Crews quickly established a water supply and began attacking the burning house with E3's deck gun. Cornelius L4 set up and finished attacking the fire. Davidson FD and Huntersville FD assisted with overhaul and RIT. This fire has been deemed an arson and anyone with any information that may be able to help solve the case]]> On Saturday morning August 27th at 0445 Cornelius and Davidson Fire Departments were alerted for a structure fire on Meadow Crossing Ln. While en route crews were advised that the house on fire was one of the previously burned homes from a fire several months ago. Cornelius E3 arrived to a fully involved house fire. C-19 (Sam Huskins) took command and requested and additional engine company from Huntersville. C-12 (J Rob) arrived on scene and assumed command of the incident. Command ordered the first line off the truck go to protecting the exposure on the “B” side of the burning house. Crews quickly established a water supply and began attacking the burning house with E3′s deck gun. Cornelius L4 set up and finished attacking the fire. Davidson FD and Huntersville FD assisted with overhaul and RIT. This fire has been deemed an arson and anyone with any information that may be able to help solve the case is asked to call Cornelius police at 704-892-7773.

photo credit CorneliusNews.net photos reprinted with permission

Responding Units:

Cornelius: E3, E6, E4, L4, R4, B6, Ops 1

Huntersville: E1

Davidson: E1, L1

MEDIC: 1 ALS Unit

]]> http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/30/crews-battle-previously-burned-house/feed/ 0 Crews Handle Truck Fire on I77 http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/07/crews-handle-truck-fire-on-i77/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/07/crews-handle-truck-fire-on-i77/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:22:43 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1918 On August 6th at 1651 Cornelius was dispatched to I77 for a vehicle fire. While en route central advised responding crews that the truck in addition to being on fire was also carrying a diesel fuel tank in the bed of the truck. On August 6th at 1651 Cornelius was dispatched to I77 for a vehicle fire. While en route central advised responding crews that in addition to being on fire the truck was also carrying a diesel fuel tank in the bed of the truck. E4 and E3 arrived and found a Ford F-350 with fire in the engine compartment. C-19 (Huskins) took command and both trucks worked to handle the fire before it was able to spread to the diesel tank. R4 and Huntersville FD also handled a MVA on the interstate during this incident. R4 and Huntersville FD also handled a MVA on the interstate during this incident. R4 and Huntersville FD also handled a MVA on the interstate during this incident.]]> On August 6th at 1651 Cornelius was dispatched to I77 for a vehicle fire. While en route central advised responding crews that in addition to being on fire the truck was also carrying a diesel fuel tank in the bed of the truck. E4 and E3 arrived and found a Ford F-350 with fire in the engine compartment. C-19 (Huskins) took command and both trucks worked to handle the fire before it was able to spread to the diesel tank. R4 and Huntersville FD also handled a MVA on the interstate during this incident.

Photo Credits: Brad Blackmon and Mark Ballew

]]> http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/07/crews-handle-truck-fire-on-i77/feed/ 0 Firefighters Attend Funeral http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/04/firefighters-attend-funeral/ http://www.corneliusfd.org/2011/08/04/firefighters-attend-funeral/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:54:36 +0000 emccormick http://www.corneliusfd.org/?p=1906 On Tuesday August 2nd three firefighters from Cornelius along with thousands of other firefighters attended the funeral of Asheville Fire Department Captain Jeff Bowen. Captain Bowen made the ultimate sacrifice and died in the line of duty on July 28th while fighting a fire in a medical facility. It's times like these that truly show the brotherhood that exists within the fire service. It is estimated that over 2500 people attended Captain Bowen's funeral. We ask that you keep the Bowen family and the Asheville Fire Department in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time. We would also like to thank Captain Huskins, FF Amadeo, and FF Ross for representing Cornelius at the funeral. We would also like to thank Captain Huskins, FF Amadeo, and FF Ross for representing Cornelius at the funeral. We would also like to thank Captain Huskins, FF Amadeo, and FF Ross for representing Cornelius at the funeral.]]> On Tuesday August 2nd three firefighters from Cornelius along with thousands of other firefighters attended the funeral of Asheville Fire Department Captain Jeff Bowen. Captain Bowen made the ultimate sacrifice and died in the line of duty on July 28th while fighting a fire in a medical facility. It’s times like these that truly show the brotherhood that exists within the fire service. It is estimated that over 2500 people attended Captain Bowen’s funeral. We ask that you keep the Bowen family and the Asheville Fire Department in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time. We would also like to thank Captain Huskins, FF Amadeo,  and FF Ross for representing Cornelius at the funeral.

Additional Coverage:

Fallen Firefighter Remembered

In Memory Of Jeff Bowen

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