| Yet Another Job at the 51 House |
| Thu. Mar 4th 2010 |
At 1137 hours Station's 51,55, and 50 were dispatched to Lauren Ct. for a possible structure fire. Capt. Ingram arrived on scene and advised structure was heavily invloved. L-51 arrived and lines stretched to the interior. The fire was brought under control in about 30 mins. The family of 4 lost pre...
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| Working Fire Mutual Aid |
| Mon. Mar 1st 2010 |
About 4:30 pm Stations 55, 51 and Gastonia Fire was dispatched to Queens Road for a possible structure fire. 5101 arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke showing from a single story residential structure. E-513 from Station 51 was first due and attack lines were put into place. An interior a...
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| Working Fire Mutual Aid |
| Wed. Feb 17th 2010 |
In the early hours of Feb. 17th stations 55, 51 and Gastonia FD were dispatched to a residential fire on Bush St. Car 55 arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke and flames visible. E-5 from GFD was first due and on scene personel strectched lines and went to work. It took about 20 mins. to br...
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| Another Job For The 51 House |
| Thu. Jan 28th 2010 |
At 1728 hours Station 51 was dispatched to a possible structure fire. 5100 arrived on scene and advised structure was fully involved. Due to the fact this was an abandoned structure a defensive attack was made using a 2 1/2" and one 1 3/4" line. Fire was extinguished in short order by comp...
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| Head On MVA |
| Tue. Jan 26th 2010 |
Station 51 was alerted to a possible mva in the 6100 block of Union Road early this afternoon. L-51 arrived on scene to find two vehicles involved with heavy damage. One victim is a current board member of Station 51. He was transported to GMH for evaluation. NC SHP is investigating the cause....
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| Structure Fire |
| Fri. Jan 8th 2010 |
On Jan. 8th at about 5 pm Station 51, 55, and 50 was dispatched to a residential fire on Little Mountain Road. First arriving units reported heavy fire visible from a single story residential structure. L-51 arrived and a 2 1/2" and an 1 3/4" attack line was put into service. Entry was mad...
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| Fatal House Fire |
| Wed. Oct 7th 2009 |
At 0525 Crowders Mountain Fire, Union Road and Gastonia Fire was dispatched to Ridge Ave off 321 for a reported structure fire. First arriving members reported heavy fire visible from the rear of the structure. Relatives on scene advised there was an occupant still inside. Attack lines were stretche...
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| Vehicle Fire |
| Mon. Aug 24th 2009 |
On August 19th about 4:30pm Station 51 was dispatched to Scott Dr. for a vehicle fire. The first arriving officer advised of a camper and vehicle fully involved with propane tanks venting from the front of the camper. L-51 and T-513 responded. The fire was brought under control in just a few minutes...
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| Residential Fire |
| Thu. Aug 13th 2009 |
At 0624 Sta 51 responded to a residential fire at 4205 Queensbury Rd. The first arriving officer reported a single story structure with heavy fire visible trough the roof. L-51 arrived on scene and 51 crews stretched attack lines to the interior for an aggressive attack. After about 20 minutes the f...
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| Scrap Yard Fire |
| Sun. Jul 26th 2009 |
On July 26 at 0532 Sta. 55 and 51 were dispatched to a fire at State Line Scrap on Hwy 321. Units arrived on scene to find a large debris pile on fire inside the complex. A 2 1/2" attck line was deployed knocking down the fire and an 1 3/4" foam line was set set up to help with extinguishm...
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