The New Headquarters Station is all most ready for us to move in. Go to the Station tab to look at new pictures of the station. There you will see pictures of the Living Quarters. Pictures of the bays and gear lockers and updates on moving day will be posted soon. So keep checking back and a BIG BIG THANKS to the Alexis Fire Community for your continued support over the many years to make this dream a reallity.

 Engine's 203, 201 and T-209 responded to Hwy 73 in front of East Lincoln Mini Mart in base #2 first due area for a two car, Head-On Collision. Engine 203 arrived to find heavy damage to both vehicles and Hwy 73 completely shut down. Engine 203's crew started patient care after it was confirmed there was no entrapment. Engine 201 arrived and placed a line on the ground and assist with the removal of two patients. Pumpkin Center Engine 110  was dispatched for assistance with setting up a landing zone for Med-Center air but was cancelled due the patients were going to be transported by P-Unit. Alexis units remained on the scene to assist with traffic control til both vehicles were removed from the roadway.

  Engine 201, 200, and 203, responded to Racket Creek Dr for a reported structure fire. Engine 201 arrived to to find single story wood frame structure with heavy fire and smoke showing. Engine 201's crew made and interior attack and found two rooms on the "D" side of the structure well off. A quick knock down was made and the fire was under control in 10 minutes. Engine 200 hooked tight to 201 while 203 laid a 400' supply from Hwy 27. Stanley Tanker 220 hooked tight to the supply line . East Gaston and Lucia -Riverbend assist with ventilation, primary and secondary searches, and overhaul.  An Alexis firefighter was injured at the scene and was transported and released from the hospital with minor injuries. The Gaston County Fire Marshall's Office (FM5) investigated the fire.

The new fire station on NC 27 is almost ready to move in. We are hoping that we will be moving in by the first week in June..