Garner Fire-Rescue

12/27/2011(B-Shift)

Engine 2, Rescue 2, and Battalion 1, and Wake EMS 16 responded to a single vehicle mvc overturned subject trapped on Hwy 42. Subject was extricated and had no injuries.

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12/21/2011(C-Shift)
Garner Fire Rescue and Eastern Wake Fire Department responded to an overturned vehicle accident at the intersection of Auburn Knightdale and Rock Quarry Rd. Engine 4 arrived first and found one subject to be trapped inside the vehicle. Units stabalized the vehicle, cut the roof, and removed the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital and crews cleared the scene shortly after.

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Working apartment fire in Bryan Woods Apartments. Heavy fire showing on 1st and 2nd floor on arrival, reports of victims trapped on both floors, additional units called after reporting the working fire. Units on scene include: Garner E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, R-1, L-1, Batt. 1, Batt. 2, Car 7, and Car 2. Raleigh E-10, L-4, Batt. 2, Car 10. Fairview E-3, Car 1, Car 2. Wake County EMS 19, 16, D-1, T-1. Eastern Wake P-1 covering Garner Station 1, Fuquay E-3 covering Garner Station 2. (Photos from Mike Legeros) Click HERE for more photos.

12/01/2011 (C-Shift)
After a multi- company meal with our neighbors, Garner E-1, E-3, E-4, E-2, R-1, Battalion 1 and Raleigh E-10 and Ladder 8 enjoyed a some mutual aid training on new water supply procedures and the Oasis Valve.

11/29/2011 (C-Shift)

Garner Fire and Rescue along with Garner High School Athletics participated in joint training. Crews trained on care for injured football players, utilizing the GFR's UTV. Garner Fire and Rescue provides medical standby during all of Garner High School's football games. Also, we would like to congratulate the Trojans on a successful season and wish them best of luck in the state championship game this Saturday.

11/24/2011 (C-Shift)
Garner Fire Rescue members and their families pictured after enjoying a Thanksving dinner at station 1.

11/17/2011 (A Shift)

Garner Car 1, Battalion 1, 2, Engine 2, 3, Rescue 2 and Fairview units responded to a residential structure fire at the intersection of Old Stage and Ten Ten roads.

11/12/2011
Garner Fire-Rescue played host to the first annual GFR softball tournament. Public Safety teams from all over the area competed. Garner Fire-Rescue finished undefeated on the day, beating Nash County Fire-Rescue in the championship game 19-4. Garner Fire-Rescue's Brian Pope won the Home Run Derby.

11/6/2011 (C-Shift)
Engine 4, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection of White Oak and Hebron Church Rd.

11/1/2011 (B-Shift)

Engine 1 B-shift assisted Wake Med Air Mobile with LZ training.

10/28/2011(C-Shift)

Garner Fire Rescue along with Raleigh and Fairview units responded to a house fire on Crosspines Dr. Upon arrival firefighters experienced heavy fire conditions, the fire was quickly contained and units cleared the scene in aprox. 3 hrs.

10/28/2011(C-Shift)

Engine 2 at the annual Rand Road Run held at Rand Road Elementary School.

10/21/2011 (B-Shift)

Engine 4, Rescue 1, Battalion 1 responded to a two vehicle mvc with one injury on Bryan Rd.

10/19/2011(C-Shift)

Engine 2 and Rescue 2 teaching about fire prevention to the preschoolers at Highland Baptist Church.

10/18/2011

Garner Fire and Rescue is proud to announce the promotion of Matthew Lyman to Lieutenant. He was honored at recent promotional ceremony.

10/15/2011

Garner Fire and Rescue recently conducted a live burn training exercise on E. Garner Rd. This training allowed crews to practice their skills in live fire situations.

10/15/2011(C-Shift)

Engine 4 and Battalion 1 responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Rock Quarry and East Garner Rd.

10/14/2011(B-Shift)
Engine 3, Rescue 1, and Battalion 1 responded to a single vehicle MVC on Old Stage Rd. Upon further investigation found the driver had abandoned the vehicle before it entered the water.

10/13/2011

Garner E-1, R-1 and Battalion 1 responded to an MVC at E. Garner Rd. and Vandora Springs road with minor injuries.

10/12/2011(C-Shift)

Garner Engine 3 and Rescue 1 responded to an MVA on Old Stage Rd.

10/3/2011

Steve Woodall, Tim Herman, Bud Davenport, Calvin Sauls, and Brad Pace went to Appleton Wisconsin for a final inspection on a new Engine. This Engine will go to Station 3 and the current Engine 3 will go to Station 4. The current Engine 4 will go in reserve. The new Engine should be in Garner on Monday,10/10/11.

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9/30/2011 (A-Shift)

Ganer E-4 and R-1 responded to a MVC at the intersection of U.S. 70 Hwy and Guy Rd. with minor injuries.

9/30/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-4 responded to a utility trailer carrying bales of hay on fire at the intersection of U.S. 70 Hwy. and White Oak Rd.

9/24/2011 (B-Shift)
Engine 3 responded to a working vehicle fire at 4710 Fayetteville Rd.

9/22/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-11, R-1, Battalion 1 and Raleigh E-10 responded to a single car MVC with one subject entrapped on I 40 near exit 301.

9/16/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-4, R-1 and Battalion 1 respond to a 2 vehicle MVC at I 40 East and White Oak Rd. with minor injuries.

9/15/2011 (B-Shift)
Garner Engine 11, Rescue 1, Batt. 1, Raleigh Engine 10, 26 responded to a 4" gas line rupture on Jones Sausage Rd. Wake County PSNC controlled the leak within a hour. No injuries.

9/10/2011 (B-Shift)

Garner E-11 & R-1 responded to an MVC involving 3 vehicles on I-40 near exit 309.

9/6/2011 (B-Shift)

Garner Eng.1, R-1, Batt 1 and Raleigh Eng. 10. Single vehicle accident on 40 with one subject pinned.

9/3/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-4 and R-1 respond to a 2 vehicle MVC at Raynor Rd. and U.S.70 Hwy with minor injuries

8/29/2011 (A-Shift)

Engine 2, Battalion 1, and 2 responded mutual aid with Cleveland Fire Department to a house fire at 701 Pierce Rd.

8/28/2011 (B-Shift)

Engine 2 and Battalion 2 responded to a MVC on Rand Rd.

8/26/2011(C-Shift)
Garner Engine 2 and Rescue 2 responded with Fuquay FD to a motor vehicle crash with one subject pinned inside the vehicle. Garner and Fuquay Fire Departments worked together and had the subject extricated quickly.

8/26/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner Engine 1, Engine 3, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 responded to an MVC at U.S. 70 Hwy. and Jessup Drive.

8/23/2011 (B-Shift)

Eng 3 and R-1 responded for an MVC in front of firehouse #3. While enroute EMS 18 advised they had an overturned van with one patient trapped in the vehicle. Crews removed the windshield and assisted the patient from the vehicle.

8/19/2011 (B-Shift)

Eng 3 responded for a vehicle fire in front of Lowes Foods at 1845 Aversboro Rd. The fire was held to the engine compartment and behind the dash.

8/18/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner Engine 1 and Ladder 1 training on Aerial Operations

8/16/2011(A-Shift)

Garner Engine 1, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 responded to a MVC at Jones Sausage Rd. and Auburn Church Rd.

8/14/2011 (B-Shift)

Eng 3, Eng 5, R-1, Batt 1 and units from Fairview responded to a 25x30 detached workshop that was on fire. Upon arrival fire was already completely vented through the roof and front garage door. The homeowner's pickup truck was also on fire. Units were quickly able to get the fire under control.

8/6/2011(C-Shift)

Garner Engine 2, Battalion 2 and Rescue 1 responded to a single vehicle accident on Ashwood Dr.

8/6/2011(C-Shift)

Engine 2 taking part in fire prevention.

8/2/2011 (A-Shift)

E-1, E-3, R-1 and Battalion 1 participated with Garner P.D. and Wake EMS in the National Night Out event at Target on Timber Drive.

7/31/2011 (A-Shift)

E-1 and R-1 responded to a MVC at Southerlund and Randell roads.

7/30/2011(C-Shift)
Just before midnight, Garner and Raleigh fire units responded to a structure fire on Umstead Ln. Garner Engine 3 arrived first and found fire in the attic and in the rear of the structure.

7/29/2011 (A-Shift)

E-4 and R-1 responded to a MVC on I-40 at mile marker 308.

7/24/2011 (A-Shift)

E-1 and Battalion 1 responded to a vehicle fire on I 40 WB at mile marker 302.

7/23/2011 (B-Shift)
Engine 1,Rescue 1 and Batt 1 & 2 responded to MVC overturned w/ Injuries at 1976 Benson Rd. Moving truck overturned. Driver had to be cut out through the windshield w/ no injuries. 2 Heavy Duty wreckers (Ivey's and McLambs) lifted and righted the truck up.

7/22/2011 (A-Shift)

E-1, R-1 and Battalion 1 responded to a MVC on Jones Sausage Rd. at I 40 with one trauma patient transported.

7/19/2011 (B-Shift)

Garner E-1,E-2,E-3,L-1,R-1,Batt 1 responded to a fire alarm at Rand Rd. Elementary. E-1 called a working fire upon investigation. Fire was confined to 1 room with smoke damage to the wing of origin.

7/16/2011 (B-Shift)

Garner E-1,E-2,E-3,E-4,T-12,R-2,Clayton E-2,E-3,Batt 1,Car 4 responded to a Haz-mat fire on White Oak Rd.

7/15/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-2, E-3, R-2, TA12, C-2, BATT-1, Fairview, Fuquay, and Swift Creek units responded to a residential structure fire at 4141 South Mountain Dr.

7/16/2011 (B-Shift)
Engine 1 conducted fire prevention at My Goal My Mission.

Engine 1 and Rescue 1 responded to a single vehicle collision on Jones Sausage Rd. with one patient injured.

7/6/2011(A-Shift)

Garner E-1, E-4, R-1, L-1 and Battalion 1 responded to a structure fire at 425 Loop Rd. Fumes from a gas tank under repair were iginited causing minimal damage to the structure and one subject treated for burns.

6/30/2011(B-Shift)

Engine 1 and Car 3 responded to a tree down on power lines at 206 Griffin St. Street was closed to traffic for several hours until Garner Public works cleared tree from road.

6/29/2011(C-Shift)

Engine 3 and Battalion 1 responded to a utility pole fire near the intersection of Mechanical Blvd. and Highway 70. The pole caught fire and caused a small brush fire to ignite around the pole.

6/29/2011(C-Shift)

Engine 3 at a recent fire prevention function.

6/22/2011

Garner Fire Rescue is proud announce the following promotions and new hire, the members were honored at a promotional ceremony held a Station 1.

Battalion Chief Barrett Penny

Captain Tim Rooks

Lieutenant Robert Beasley

Lieutenant Jason Bellissimo

Lieutenant Jason Stephens

Firefighter Matt Williams

6/16/2011 (A-Shift)

E-2 provides public relations at local golf tournament located at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.

6/12/2011 (B-Shift)

E-3, E-1, R-1, Raleigh E-2 and Car 3 responded to a house fire at 3900 Vesta Dr. Eng 3 made entry on the C side while Ral Eng 2 searched the house for extension. The fire was held to the garage with no extension.

6/11/2011

Garner Fire Rescue conducted a live burn training exercise at a house off of Garner Rd. This training allowed firefighters to train in a live fire situation and to practice live fire attack. Fire crews were rotated in teams through the structure, throughout the day. The training lasted approximately eight hours. Thanks to all firefighters and families that participated.

6/10/2011 (A-Shift)
Garner E-2, E-9, R-2, TA-12, C-1, C-3, C-4, and FV-3 respond to a working residential structure fire at 5925 Swales Way

6/6/2011(C-Shift)

Garner Fire units, State Highway Patrol, Garner Police, Wake EMS, Wake Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management responded to a land search call. Crews searched for an elderly male who went missing from a local nursing facility. Crews searched for aprox.

3 hours. The man was found in a field off of Benson Road deceased.

Additional coverage can be found at: http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/9687531/

6/4/2011 (C-Shift)

Engine 1, Rescue 1 and Car 3 responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-40.

6/3/2011 (B-Shift)

Station 1 started our Annual Hose Testing

Station 1's Daily Public Relations

6/3/2011 (C-Shift)

Engines 1, 3, 4, Rescue 1 and Car 3 responded to multiple woods fires along the railroad tracks on Garner Rd. early Friday morning. The fires were caused by a passing train's locamotive. Garner fireighters had the fires under control in aproximately 2 hours.

6/2/2011 (C-Shift)

Garner Fire Rescue Engines 4, 1, 5 , Rescue 1,Tanker 7, Cars 2, 3 and Eastern Wake FD responded to a house fire at 4881 Auburn Church Rd. The fire was contained to the kitchen area and one resident was treated for smoke inhalation.

5/27/2011(A Shift)

E-1, E-4 and R-1 participating in extrication training.

5/24/2011

Technicians from MES completing annual testing on GFR's air packs. This test, is one of many annual tests that must be completed ensure that GFR's life saving equipment is working properly.

5/23/2011 (B-Shift)

Firehouse visit at Station 2 from local scouts.

5/21/2011 (B-Shift)

Engine 2 attended Family Day at Macedonia Apostolic Church on Fanny Brown Rd.

5/21/2011 (B-Shift)

Engine 1 and Rescue 1 attended Spring Fest on Delta Street.

5/19/2011 (C-Shift)

Members of Station 1 conducting fire prevention to a local girl scout troop.

5/18/2011

Lt. Scot Camden, Lt Calvin Sauls, FF Ronnie Carroll, & FF Jimmy Franks were recongnized at the Cardiac Arrest Save Ceremony, held at the Fletcher Opera Theater on Wednesday, May 18th. They played integral parts in cardiac arrest or code saves this year.

5/13/2011(A Shift)

Garner E-2 and Car 3 were dispatched to a garbage truck on fire at Hwy 50 and Ten Ten Rd. Upon arrival no fire was found, however a chemical had been released creating a possible HazMat incident requiring additional response from Garner E-1, Car-2, B-8, UTV 1 and RRT 4 response from Raleigh. Nothing immediately dangerous was found and the truck was moved to a waste yard to dump and further investigate.

5/9/2011(A Shift)

Garner Engine 3 and Rescue 1 took part in VIP for a VIP on Monday May 9, 2011 at Garner Senior High School. This is a program on driving safety for young adults across North Carolina. More Pictures available at VIPforavip.com

5/6/2011(C-Shift)

Engine 2, Rescue 2 and Car 3 responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Old Stage Rd. and Ten Ten Rd.

4/28/2011 (B-Shift)

The Garner Fire-Rescue held a joint training event with Garner Police Department and Wake County EMS. Garner Engine 3, EMS 11, and GPD were dispatched to a medic nature unknown at 2600 Timber Dr. (vacant building). Once the units arrived they found an unstable person on the roof threatening to kill him self. This quickly turned into a PD event with the deployment of a crisis negotiation team and the GPD SRT team. The end result was a wounded victim that had to be removed from the roof by GFD. Click Photo for more pictures.

4/26/2011 (B-Shift)

E-3, E-1, R-1, RFD E-2, Car 3 responded to an electrical problem at KFC. A receptacle on 1 of 3 warmers shorted out. Service at the restaurant was not interupted.

4/18/2011(C-Shift)

Engine 3 on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Old Stage Rd. and Grovemont Rd.

4/14/2011 (A Shift)
Garner E-3 and Car-3 participated in the American Cancer Society's Chairs for Hope auction at Vandora Springs Elementary School.

4/14/2011 (A Shift)

Garner E-1, R-1 and Car 3 responded to a MVC down an embankment at US 70 and Morris Dr.

4/14/2011 (A Shift) 

E-4 reponded to a working vehicle fire at the intersection of Raynor Rd.and White Oak Rd.

4/13/2011 (C-Shift)
Garner Fire Units E-1, E-3, E-4, R-1, Car 3, Car 2, Car 1, Raleigh Hazmat SR-2, Hazmat 1, Battalion 3 and Battalion 1responded to a gas leak. A 330 gallon LP gas tank was found with broken valve on the top of the tank. Scene lasted approx. 4 hours.

4/13/2011(C-Shift)
Engine 3, Rescue 1 and Car 3 responded to a motorcycle accident on Highway 401.

4/12/2011 (A Shift)

Station 1 conducting fire prevention with students from Fuller Elementary School. 

4/12/2011 (A Shift)

E-2 and C-4 respond to a single vehicle accident early this morning at Rock Service Station Rd. and Nathan Landing Dr. where subject hit a tree and fled the scene.

4/11/2011(C-Shift)

Members from Station 1 participating in fire safety education with students from Fuller Elementary.

4/08/2011 (B-Shift)

Ropes Training @ Station 1 w/ Capt Lindsey, Lt Kenny, Lt Hodges, FF Henderson

4/7/11 (A-Shift)
E-2 and R-2 respond to a vehicle accident with injuries at Hwy 50 and Wakefield Ln. Accident involved four vehicles with three patients transported with minor injuries. 

4/7/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-2 and Car 4 respond to a single motor vehicle accident damage only.

4/6/2011 (B-Shift)

Engine 4 performing some Driver / Operator training.

4/5/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-2, E-3, E-9, R-2, TA-12, C-1, C-3, C-4, Fairview E-3, and TA-7 respond to a late night structure fire involving a detached garage at 144 Stagecrest Dr.

4/5/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-1, E-3, E-4, R-1 participate in a search and rescue drill at weekly Tuesday night training with volunteers.

4/5/2011(C-Shift)

Garner Engine 3 and Car 3 responded to a tree in house. The tree fell aprox. 20ft, falling through the roof of the residence. No injuries were reported.

4/4/2011 (C-Shift)

Engine 2, 3, Tanker 12 and Rescue 2 taking part in water supply training.

4/1/2011 (B-Shift)

All stations completing the EVD trailer practical.

3/31/2011 (B-Shift)

E-2, R-2, and C-4 responded to a two vehicle MVC at Ten Ten Rd. and Rand Rd.

3/30/2011 (B-Shift)

E-1 and R-1 responded to a 3 vehicle MVC w/ four injuries at Vandora Springs Rd and Beichler Rd.

3/30/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-1 and R-1 respond to a MVC overturned at U.S. 70 and Montague St.

3/29/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-2, E-9, R-2 participate in weekly Tuesday night training with volunteers

3/29/2011 (B-Shift)

Garner E-1, E-3, R-1, C-3, and RFD E-10 responded to a house fire on Creech Rd. Arriving units found a potted plant burning on front porch.

3/28/2011 (B-Shift)

Garner E-4, R-1, C-5 responded to a mvc on Shenstone Blvd. Minor injuries.

3/28/2011 (B-Shift)

Engine 2 taking an opportunity to recruit some new firefighters while out in public.

3/26/2011(C-Shift)
Garner Fire and Rescue hosted the First Annual Relay For Life Golf Tournament. The tournament was a success and the proceeds went to a great cause.

3/24/2011 (C-Shift)

Apartment Fire on Westcroft Dr. Units involved were Garner Engines 1, 3, Rescue 1, Car 2 and Car 3.

 3/24/2011 (C-Shift)
Station 3 personnel, along with GPD participated in child safety seat inspections at Garner Fire Station 3.

3/23/2011 (B-Shift)
Garner E-2,E-4,E-5,E-9,T-12,R-2,C-2,C-3,C-4, Fairview T-6, Cleveland E-2, 50-210 E-2,E-3,FS-1 responded to a working house fire on Turner Farms Rd.

3/23/2011 (B-Shift)
Garner Engine 1 responded to a vehicle fire on Kentucky Dr.

 3/22/11 (C-Shift)

Garner Engine 2, Rescue 2 and Car 3 responded to a vehicle accident at the intesection of Old Stage Rd and Old Stagecoach.

3/20/2011 (A-Shift)

Garner E-3, E-9, T-12, R-2, Car 3, Fairview E-3, T-7 and Fuquay E-3 responded to a working house fire at 1209 Torchlight Way.

3/19/2011 (B-Shift)

Garner E-3,E-2,B-6,T-12,C-2,C-3,UTV-2, Fairview T-6, Swiftcreek T-2 responded to a working woods fire at Fayetteville Rd. and Home Ct. Fire burned approximately 3 to 4 acres.

2/28/2011

Garner Engine 1 participated in a children's book reading at the Avery Street Annex.

2/23/2011 (C-Shift)

Garner Engines 4, 5, 2, Rescue 1 and Car1 and 3 on the scene of a structure fire on Vitex St.

2/18/2011 (C Shift)

Garner Engine 3 participating in career day at Garner Senior High School.

2/14/2011 (C Shift)

Engine 3, Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 conducting pumps training.

2/15/2011 (B Shift)

Garner Engine 2, Fuquay Varina Engine 2,3 had vehicle familiarization training on Rescue 2.

2/13/2011 (B Shift)

Garner Engine 2,B-6,B-8,T-12,Car 1,2,4 and UTV 1 responded to a woods fire on Hidden Valley Trl. The fire burned about 5 acres.

2/5/2011 (C Shift)

Garner Engine 3, Rescue 1 and Car 3 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Fayetteville Rd.

2/6/2011 (B Shift)

Garner Engine 1 responded to a dumpster fire on 100 Technical Ct.

1/31/2011

Pictures taken of Chief Dudley's retirement luncheon at station 1.

1/28/2011 (B Shift)

Garner Engine 1,3,5,9, Tanker 7,12, Car 3,4,5 responded to a shed fire endangering other structures on Oregon Trl. 

1/26/2011 (B Shift)

Garner Engine 1 and Rescue 1 responded to a mvc with wires down behind 1340 W. Garner Road.  Single vehicle struck a power pole no one was injured.

1/16/2011 (A Shift)

Garner Fire Rescue Engine 1, 4, 3, 5, 9, Tanker 12, Rescue 1, and C-3 responded to a reported house fire, found a chimney fire which was extinguished.

Garner Fire Rescue responded to a house fire at 1201 Bobbit Dr. E-1, E-3, E-4, R-1, C-3, C-2, and Raleigh E-2. Engine 1 found a fire in a bedroom, which was quickly extinguished.

1/8/2011 (B Shift)

Garner Engine 1, 3, Rescue 1, Car 3, and Raleigh Engine 10 responded to a reported house fire at 410 Butler Dr. Found a problem with the heating system.

12/31/2010 (C Shift)

Garner Fire-Rescue ends this year with a working house fire on Buckhorn Rd. Garner Engine 3,Engine1,Engine 2, Rescue 1, Car 3,Car 2, Raleigh Engine 2, Wake County EMS, and WC-1 responded to this incident. The fire started outside the garage in a trash can. The Red Cross also responded to assist the one occupant. Thanks to Lee Wilson for taking the photos. 

12/29/2010 (A Shift)

E-1, R-1, Car 3 responded to MVC at I 40 and Hwy 70. One person trapped, 2 ejected.