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Isaiah 7:9 If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. FF Mark Fagala
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Union Road Volunteer Fire Department Inc.
4060 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
Non-Emergency: 704-865-2611
Emergency: 911
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Women's History Month: A Salute to Women in the Fire Service U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran recognizes the contributions of women serving their communities through the American Fire Service.
New Report: Winter Residential Building Fires This topical report examines the causes and characteristics of winter residential building fires and shows the importance of family preparedness to fire safety.
Focus on Fire Safety: Appliance Fires Most homes have a multitude of electrical appliances ranging from small kitchen items such as toasters and microwaves to major appliances like clothes dryers and dishwashers. While appliances make our lives much easier, they also pose significant risks - including fire - if not maintained properly. Appliance fire safety is a matter of keeping your appliances in good working order, as well as using them as they were intended. The average homeowner has several thousand dollars invested in appliances. To protect your investment and to avoid the potential risk of fire, find out what to check for to ensure your appliances don't put you or your family at risk.
U.S. Fire Administrator Attends WMD Incident Command Course Following his challenge to fire service leaders across the nation to remain engaged in training and professional development, U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran recently attended a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incident command course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama.
Continuing Education Credits for On-Campus EMS Courses Students who need continuing education credits to maintain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification now can earn credits for each National Fire Academy EMS on-campus course they attend.
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| Recent Calls |
Thu. Mar 4th 2010 Yet Another Job at the 51 House
At 1137 hours Station's
51,55, and 50 were
dispatched to Lauren Ct.
for a possible structure
fire. Capt. Ingram
arrived on sc...
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Mon. Mar 1st 2010 Working Fire Mutual Aid
About 4:30 pm
Stations 55, 51 and
Gastonia Fire was
dispatched to Queens Road
for a possible structure
fire. 5101 arriv...
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Wed. Feb 17th 2010 Working Fire Mutual Aid
In the early hours of
Feb. 17th stations 55, 51
and Gastonia FD were
dispatched to a
residential fire on Bush
St. Car 55...
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