2009 Archives
12/31/09
Garner Fire Rescue got updated with an e-mail on old Rescue 1 and the service it is providing the Corning Volunteer Fire Department.
Dear Garner Fire Rescue,
Just wanted to take a moment to send you an update on your old fire support vehicle.
We put her in service on Dec. 1st. We only made a few changes, such as new “Wisconsin” rear tires, new batteries, lettering and chevrons on the rear of the vehicle.
Also made a few changes to the cascade system, adding a quick fill line for our SCBA’s
The” North Carolina” tires didn’t like all the snow and ice we have been getting up here.
She runs like a champ and she has been on several runs already. One major house fire where we had a -20 degree wind chill.The rig worked well for warming up some frozen firefighters.
Chief Stan Wendt
Corning Volunteer Fire Department
Merrill, WI
12/29/09
Engine 3 C Shift had a working vehicle fire Tuesday night at Pinewinds Apartments.
12/29/09
Garner Fire Rescue is on Facebook, become a fan today.
12/16/09 (A - Shift)
Garner fire units dispatched to an apartment fire at 917 Seventh Ave. First unit on scene advised working fire from a 2 story multi-family apartment building. One unit with heavy fire showing another 2 being threaten. Multiple hand lines were use for fire attack and checking for extension to other units. Garner E-3 arrived first to provide primary fire attack and evacuation, E-1 established a water supply by a nearby hydrant, and started a search of the building, Car 2 established command.
Other units arrived on scene and were put into operations upon commands instructions also vertical ventilation was done to keep the fire from destroying the attic. Fire was under control within 1 hour.
UNITS: E3 E1 E2 L1 R1 C2 C1 Ral E2
12/12/09 (A - Shift)
Garner Fire units dispatched to reported structure fire in the 1100 block of Rand Road. Garner Engine 2 arrived on scene with a working barn fire with woods also involved, Engine 2 crew made a fire attack Engine 1 arrived and supplied water pulled a second line to assist in fire attack and extension to other areas. All other responding units stagged for water supply and manpower. Fire was under control with in 30 mins.
UNITS: E2 E1 E5 Tanker12 Tanker 7 R2 C2 C3
12/11/09
Garner Engine 3,5, Fairview Engine 3, Garner Rescue 1, Tanker 7, and Car 2 responded to a gas leak inside this church. The leak was comfirmed, the gas was shut off, and the building was ventilated.
12/11/2009
The Garner Fire Rescue Department is gearing up with Santa to visit The NC Jaycee Burn Center to drop off some much needed gifts. The money that purchased the gifts was rasied at our annual Fireman's Day. Members of the department and Santa will make the trip to Chapel Hill 12/12/09 to brighten the day of many patients.
12/2/2009
The lot for Garner Fire Rescue Station 4 is cleared and ready for some construction. See Station 4 tab for more pics.
12/1/2009
"C" Shift takes part in Rescue Tech. Training. The 3 Stations work together to rescue a victim trapped 30 feet high and lower them to safety.
Garner Fire/Rescue "C" Shift
L-R Lt. Deitch, Lt. Jordan, Lt. Bishop, Lt. Pace, Capt. Herman, Capt. Godwin, D.C. Williams, FF Stephens, FF 1st Class Kenny,FF Ward, Capt. Penny, not pictured FF Faison.
11/23/09
The Wake County Fire Academy Class 2 Graduation Ceremony was held at Wake Tech Community College. Garner Firefighter Bryce Overton was one of the recruits.
