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5/3/12 14:08 - Engine 8 and Rescue 8 responded to a two-vehicle accident with entrapment on US Hwy. 64 East. Units arrived to find a tractor trailer vs. a passenger car. Personnel handled patient removal, hazard mitigation, and assisted with patient care. Fire units remained on scene until 17:00, providing traffic control while the damaged trailer was removed from the roadway. RCEMS, NCSHP, and NCDOT also responded. Chief 8 (Dixon) had command.
5/3/12 08:12 - Engine 8 and Rescue 8 responded to a single vehicle pin-in accident. FFD provided extrication, hazard mitigation, and patient care. East Side FD (Sta. 24) established a landing zone for Carolina Air Care. Ashe-Rand Rescue 1, RCEMS, and NCSHP also responded. Chief 8 (Dixon) had command.
5/3/12 05:18 - Engine 8 and Rescue 8 responded to a single vehicle accident on NC Hwy. 22 North. Units arrived to find a motorcycle which struck an animal in the roadway. Personnel assisted with patient care and traffic control. RCEMS and NCSHP were also on scene. 22-A(Allred) had command.
4/17/12 19:26 - Engine 8, Rescue 8, and Squad 22 responded to a single vehicle MVA on Ramseur-Julian Road. Units arrived to find one vehicle, down an embankment and in a creek. Occupants were free of the vehicle upon arrival. RCEMS and NCSHP also responded. 22-A(Allred) had command.
4/12/12 17:36 - Engine 8 and Rescue 8 responded to a single vehicle MVC on Andrew Hunter Road. Units arrived to find a single vehicle which struck a building. Occupants were free of the vehicle with minor injuries. There was little structural damage. FFD personnel assisted with patient care, hazard mitigation, and traffic control. RCEMS, RCSO, and NCSHP were also on scene. AC-22(Welborn) had command.
(Photo: Engine 8 blocks Andrew Hunter Road to protect emergency crews.)
3/31/12 10:26 - FFD responded to assist Ramseur Fire (Sta. 4) on a reported structure fire on Salisbury Street. Engine 8 arrived to find a working fire with flames visible. Engine 8's crew made a quick, interior attack while an additional crew provided vertical ventilation. FFD pesonnel also assisted with overhaul. Franklinville Tanker 22, Ramseur E41, E43, and Truck 48 were also on scene. Chief 4 (Ledwell) had command.
3/13/12 06:24 - FFD was dispatched to a reported residential fire on Pleasant Ridge Road. Engine 8 arrived to find a working fire. Crews worked to quickly extinguish the fire and search the residence, confirming that all occupants had exited. The fire was contained to one room and there were no injuries. Engine 44 was also on scene. East Side Fire, RCEMS, and 823(Pittman) also responded. Chief 8(Dixon) had command.
Franklinville Fire Department is now an officially Certified Medium Rescue and Medical Responder Provider through the North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services.
Meeting the requirements for certification is a great achievement for the department, insuring that the highest level of service is provided to the citizens of the Franklinville fire district and Randolph County.
Thank you to all Franklinville Fire personnel. This certification is a direct result of your hard work and continuous training.
Press Release
Courier-Tribune Article
Letter of Acceptance
Medium Rescue Certificate
Medical Responder Unit Certification
1/16/12 16:45 -Engine 8 and Squad 8 responded to a 2 vehicle MVC on Loflin Pond Rd. Units arrived to find two patients, with one entrapped. Crews worked to quickly extricate the entrapped patient and mitigate hazards, while also assisting EMS with providing medical care. Randolph County EMS, Ash-Rand EMS, Randolph County Sherrif's Office, and NCSHP were also on scene. Chief 8 (Dixon) had command.
1/3/12 10:31 - Engine 8, Ladder 8, and Engine 84 responded to assist Ramseur Fire (Station 4) with a commercial fire alarm on Foushee Rd. Ramseur Engine 41 arrived to find a working fire in the ceiling of a large commercial building, being held in check by the sprinkler system. FFD crews assisted with fire attack, overhaul, and water removal. East Side Fire (Sta. 14/19/24), Staley Fire (Sta. 7/27), Randolph County EMS, Randolph County Fire Marshal's Office and Ramseur PD were also on scene. Ramseur FF Coleman had command.
12/29/11 22:42 - Engine 8 and Squad 8 responded to a 2 vehicle MVC at the intersection of US Hwy 64E & Foxfire Rd. Units arrived to find all occupants free of the vehicles, with only minor injuries. Crews assisted with patient care, hazard mitigation, and traffic control. Randolph County EMS and PTAR responded to provide medical care. NCSHP was also on scene. 8-E (Sulzer) had command.
Congratulations to the 2011 FFD Award Recipients:
Most Improved Firefighter - FF Jimmy Purgason
Officer of the Year - Cpt. Victor Coward
Firefighter of the Year - Lt. Pete Sulzer
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