SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT ON NARROW GAUGE ( GASTON CO )

Friday, March 16, 2012    Engine 201 and 203 responded to a reported MVA on Narrow Gauge Rd at Graham Lutz Rd. Engine 201 arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle accident with heavy damage to the passenger side of the car.  The vehicle was traveling toward Philadelphia Church Rd when it ran off the roadway and collided with a brick mailbox. There were two patient in the vehicle, but was not pinned or entrapped. Both patients were removed from the vehicle and transported emergency traffic to GMH where one was flew to CMC. Engine 203 cleared the scene while 201 remained on the scene with SHP.

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VEHICLE OVERTURNED ON BLACKSNAKE RD ( GASTON CO )

Monday, March 12, 2012     Engine 201 and QRV 208 responded to a MVA in the area of Blacksnake Rd and Ponderosa Rd. Alexis units arrived on the scene to find a Ford Mustang overturned. The driver was out of the vehicle when we arrived. We placed the driver in spinal protocol and was transported by EMS.

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CAR VS TREE (GASTON CO)

Sunday, March 11, 2012    Engine 201 responded to a vehicle vs a tree in the 600 block of Alexis High Shoals Rd. Alexis firefighters investigated the area but found no patient . Engine 201 remained on the scene until SHP arrived .

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VEHICLE OVERTURNED BREVARD PLACE RD ( LINCOLN CO )

Saturday, February 25, 2012    Engine 201, 203, and car 200 responded to the 1500 block of Brevard Place Rd for a reported motor vehicle accident. Car 200 arrived on the scene and found a single vehicle overturned sitting on its top, with all patients out of the vehicle.  Two subjects were complaining of neck and back pain and were placed in spinal protocol and transported to CMC-Lincoln. Alexis units remained on the scene for traffic control until care was towed.

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VEHICLE VS TREE ON RHYNE RD ( GASTON CO )

Thursday, February 16, 2012 07:30  Engine 201 responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Rhyne Rd and Jennings Rd.  Engine 201 arrived to find a single vehicle accident with the vehicle hitting a large tree on the passenger side. The was only one subject in the vehicle and was out on our arrival. The patient had minor injuries and we placed patient in spinal protocol for transport.  We stood by for SHP and then cleared the scene at 08:00 hrs

WORKING HOUSE FIRE ON ALEXIS HIGH SHOALS RD (GASTON CO )

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 21:45  Alexis units were dispatched to a reported house on fire on Alexis-High Shoals Rd and Morneyville Lane. Engine 201 and Tanker 204 arrived on the scene to find a single story wood frame structure with heavy fire and smoke showing through the roof. Engine 201 dropped it supply line and laid in about 400 ft. Tanker 204 hooked tight for water supply. Alexis firefighters forced entry into the structure and started an interior attack, pulling ceilings to make access to the attic.. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes but had alot of overhaul inside due to part of the roof collapse. Two additional department were called to assist with this task. The Gaston County Fire Marshals Office was called out to investigate the cause of the fire. Units remained on the scene till about midnight.  Units that responded were Alexis 201, 203, 204, ,and 200. Mutual Aid Departments were High Shoals, Spencer Mt, Lucia Riverbend, East Gaston and Ranlo.

VEHICLE FIRE AT OLD PLAND RD GROCERY ( LINCOLN CO )

Sunday, January 29, 2012 23:32  Engine's 203 and 201 responded to the 6000 block of Old Plank Rd for a reported vehicle fire. Engine 203 arrived to find a vehicle  fully involved in the Old Plank Grocery parking lot . Engine 201 arrived and assisted 203's crew with extinguishing the fire. There was no injuries but the vehicle was a total loss.

YEAR END REPORT FOR GASTON AND LINCOLN COUNTIES

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Gaston County : Structure fires 4,  Vehicle fires 1,   MVA's  33,  Medical 178 ,  Mutual Aid Calls 89,  Grass and Woods Fires 11,   Fire Alarms 6,  Good Intent Calls, 8,  Miscellaneous Calls  51,  Property Saved $ 510,036.00 ,  Property Lost $91,550.00  ,  Total Calls for Gaston 379 .                                                                                                                       Lincoln County : Structure Fires 13,  Vehicle Fires 2,  MVA's 38,  Medical 293, Mutual Aid Calls 65,   Grass and Woods Fires 16,  Fire Alarms 14,  Carbon Monoxide Calls 2, Good Intent Calls 13,  Miscellaneous Calls 36,  Property Saved $885,864.00,   Property Lost $379,975.00,   1 Firefighter injured, 1 fire fatality,  Main Station ran 261 calls, Sub Station Ran 233, Total 494 Gaston/Lincoln : Total Calls Ran 873 Engine 200: 115 calls Engine 201: 200 calls Engine 203: 185 calls Tanker 204: 85 calls Tanker 205:47 calls Brush 207: 77 calls QRV-208: 392 calls QRV-209: 178 calls Car 200/ 20 : 71 calls

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CHRISTMAS MORNING HOUSE FIRE ( LINCOLN CO )

Sunday, December 25, 2011 06:OO AM  Both Alexis stations responded to a reported house fire early Christmas morning, on Brevard Place Rd just past Paysour Pond Rd. Engine 201, 200, 203, and Tanker 204 responded within one minute of the call being dispatched. Car 200 arrived on the scene to report a single story structure with heavy fire through the roof on the A/D side. Engine 201 arrived first and started and interior attack. Engine 203 and Tanker 204 arrived and supplied manpower and water.  The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes. Units stayed on the scene for several hours for overhaul.  There were no injuries and all subjects in the residence made it out safely due to the families dog. East Lincoln and Boger City assisted on the call and the Lincoln County Fire Marshal and Sheriffs Department investigated the fire.

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SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO ALEXIS

Friday, December 9, 2011  On Saturday, December 17th,  at 11am, the Alexis fire trucks will be taking Santa Clause around the fire district for our annual " SANTA RIDE" Santa will be giving out treat bags to all the good little boys and girls. Be sure to watch for him Saturday December 17th.  MERRY CHRISTMAS

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