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Alexis Fire Department
P.O. Box 157
Alexis, NC 28006

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WELCOME TO ALEXIS VFD

Alexis VFD is located west of Charlotte, NC and just east of Lincolnton, NC on Hwy 27 in Alexis, NC. We cover approximately 38 square miles, which includes both Gaston and Lincoln County and we are proud to serve our citizens in both counties. We have been in existence since 1960. As a Volunteer Fire Department we are always looking for some dedicated men and women to join our ranks. If you live in our district and are interested in joining contact someone at our station at (704)263-5810 or download an application from the Downloads page and follow the instructions from there. You can also just drop by. To see more I encourage you to visit all of our pages. Please visit often as we try to update the site daily and we have some projects coming up soon.

ENTRAPMENT ON DEVINE RD ( LINCOLN CO )

Friday, February 5, 2010 17:00

Engines 201 and 203 responded to a reported MVA on Devine Rd near Colewood Lane and Keever Dairy. Engine 201 arrived to find a single car accident with the vehicle striking a tree. The vehicle was split in-half with the driver entrapped in the drivers seat. Engine 203 arrived and assisted with dropping a hand line on the ground while Engine 201's crew extricated the patient from the vehicle and packaged them for transport. Alexis units were clear within the hour.

REAR END COLLISION ON MARIPOSA RD ( LINCOLN CO )

Thursday, February 4, 2010 09:10

Engine 201 and Engine 203 responded to Mariposa Rd near Farran Dr for a two car MVA. Engine 203 and 201 arrived to find moderate damage to one on the vehicles. All patients were free from the vehicle and two were transported with minor injuries.

TRAIN VS CAR AT HWY 27 AND TAYLOR RD ( GASTON CO )

Saturday, January 30, 2010 17:47

Engine 201 and Engine 203 responded to the railroad crossing at Hwy 27 and Taylor Rd for a reported train vs car. Engine 201 arrived to find a CSX train struck a vehicle that was stuck on the tracks due to the snowy weather. There wasn't anyone in the vehicle and no one was injured when the impact occurred. The first report from firecenter is that the train had de-railed and a full box alarm was struck, but that was not the case and the box was canceled.. The train stayed on the tracks, but not so good for the car. Engine 203 arrived and assisted with traffic control.

ALEXIS FIREFIGHTER PULLS VICTIM FROM SMOKE FILLED STRUCTURE

FF Donnie Woodall

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 20:32

Engine 201 responded mutual aid to assist Spencer Mt VFD on a possible structure fire on Old Willis School. Firefighter Donnie Woodall responded in his personal vehicle and arrived on the the scene to find a single wide mobile home with light smoke showing. Neighbors said that someone was still inside the residence. Firefighter Woodall kicked in the front door and found a subject lying on a couch unconscious. Firefighter Woodall pulled the subject outside of the structure where the victim regained consciousness and was treated by EMS. Spencer Mt units arrived on the scene and found the source of the smoke to be food on the stove. Alexis Fire Department gives a big thumbs up to Firefighter Woodall.

FATAL MVA ON MAYBERRY RD ( GASTON CO )

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 13:41

Engines 201 and 203 responded to the intersection of Mayberry Rd and Spencer Woods Dr for a reported MVA with pin-in. Engine 201 arrived to find a single vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a tree in a residences yard, with the driver D.O.A. Engine 203 arrived and assisted with manpower. The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle. NC Highway Patrol investigated the accident. Stanley Rescue was also on scene to assist. Alexis and Stanley Rescue units operated on scene for about one and a half hours.

TANKER 204 RUNS EARLY MORNING STRUCTURE FIRE AT KIMS KITCHEN

Friday, January 22, 2010 02:47

Tanker 204 responded to assist Stanley Fire with a reported structure fire at 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley units arrived at Kim's kitchen to find fire and smoke showing in the front foyer of the restaurant. The fire was brought under control within minutes of the first units that arrived. Alexis's crew forced the front interior doors into the restaurant to check for extension. The structure was ventilated and the Gaston County Fire Marshal's Office was called out for investigation. Tanker 204 operated on scene for about an hour. East Gaston Engine 303 and Squad 309 also responded.

SMOKE INSIDE STRUCTURE AT BLUM ( LINCOLN CO )

Monday, January 11, 2010 05:45

Engine 203 responded to assist East Lincoln Fire Department for a reported fire alarm activated inside the structure at Blum Inc. on Old Plank Rd. Engine 30 (EL) arrived and found a light haze inside the structure. The remainder of the box was called for which picked up Denver Engine 14. Engine 203 arrived and stood by the hydrant while 203's firefighter assisted the crews on the roof. Ladder 31 laddered the building and sent personnel to the roof. Nothing was found and after a long investigation called Duke Power in to trace wires due to the electrical smell in the building. Engine 203 and Engine 14 cleared at 07:02 hrs. East Lincoln units remained on the scene.

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