Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 07/30/2010
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 213
We ran a total of 5 calls this week.
2 Structure Fires
2 EMS Medical calls
1 Cancelled While Enroute
Of those 5 calls we received mutual aid 1 time and gave mutual aid 2 times.
Some pictures from this weeks training sessions.
Driving the cone course
Oops!! Reason #28 for roll up doors
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 07/16/2010
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 201
We ran a total of 9 calls this week.
1 Structure Fire
6 EMS Medical calls
1 Electrical Wiring problem
1 Dispatched to wrong location
Of those 9 calls we received mutual aid 2 times and gave mutual aid 1 time
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 07/09/2010
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 192
We ran a total of 6 calls this week.
1 Structure Fire
2 EMS Medical calls
1 Traffic Accident with Injuries
1 Good Intent Call
1 Unauthorized Burning
Of those 6 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 1 time
Franklin crews assisted Cleveland with a working fire. E551 pumped the waterpoint, and R55 layed 2000 foot of 5".
E551 pumped a hydrant at Statesville Blvd. to Salisbury Fire Depts. Quint 4.
Along with flowing its platform, Quint 4 acted as a relay pumper supplying
R55's mounted monitor, and E452 with 5".
A view from on top of R55 looking at L74
Salisbury's Quint 4
Inspecting and repacking all of the 5 inch on R55
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 07/02/2010
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 186
We ran a total of 11 calls this week.
3 Structure Fire
3 EMS Medical calls
2 Traffic Accident with Injuries
1 Assist Police or other Government Agency
1 Cancelled while Enroute
1 Authorized Control Burning
Of those 11 calls we received mutual aid 2 times and gave mutual aid 2 times.
Mutual aid structure fire with Locke brought crews out.
E551 and R55 went to the scene, and E561 pumped the waterpoint.
A traffic accident brought crews to Enon Church Road and Woodleaf Road.
No injuries were reported.
Crews assisted the Fire Marshalls Office with an investigation of a recent structure fire.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 06/18/2010
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 175
We ran a total of 6 calls this week.
1 Structure Fire
5 EMS Medical calls
Of those 6 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 1 time.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 06/11/2010
FTFD was asked to participate in Lucky's Grill Open House this past Saturday
Some pictures from this weeks night training session,
SCBA, Search and Rescue
And it was a hot, muggy night
Congratulations to the Class of 2010
Patrick, Quinton, and Spencer
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 169
We ran a total of 4 calls this week.
1 Structure Fire
1 Service or Standby assignment
1 EMS Medical calls
1 Vehicle Accident with Injuries
1 Dispatched and Cancelled while enroute
Of those 9 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 1 time.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 06/04/2010
Franklin Fire Dept. participated in the Westcliffe Subdivisions Memorial day festivities.
It is always a great weekend and the kids have come to expect it.
Some pictures from this weeks morning training session.
Positive Pressure Ventilation
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 165
We ran a total of 4 calls this week.
3 EMS Medical calls
1 Dispatched and Cancelled while enroute
Of those 4calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 1 time.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 4/23/2010
Some pictures from this weeks morning training
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 157
We ran a total of 11 calls this week.
6 EMS Medical Calls
1 Rescue\Medical Call
1 Vehicle Accident with Injury
2 Cancelled while Enroute
1 Fire Alarm Activation
Of those 11 calls we received mutual aid 1 time and gave mutual aid 2 times.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 05/21/2010
FTFD was dispatched for a structure fire. Upon arrival crews found a fire behind the dryer. Homeowner had extinguished same with a home extinguisher.
Crews removed the washer and dryer to check for extension
FTFD was dispatched to a working house fire. Crews arrived to flames coming from a split level brick residential. Many thanks to all the mutual aid companies.
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 146
We ran a total of 9 calls this week.
3 Structure FIres
3 EMS Medical calls
1 Outside Rubbish Fire
1 Dispatched and Cancelled while enroute
1 Fire Alarm Activation
Of those 9 calls we received mutual aid 3 times and gave mutual aid 2 times.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 05/07/2010
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 130
We ran a total of 9 calls this week.
1 Service or Standby assignment
3 EMS Medical calls
1 Vehicle Accident with Injuries
3 Dispatched and Cancelled while enroute
1 Smoke Odor in a Structure
Of those 9 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 2 times.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 4/23/2010
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 117
We ran a total of 8 calls this week.
1 Structure Fire
5 EMS Medical calls
2 Vehicle Accident with Injuries
Of those 8 calls we received mutual aid 1 time and gave mutual aid 1 time.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 4/16/2010
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 109
We ran a total of 4 calls this week.
3 EMS Medical calls
1 Brush or Woods Fire
Of those 4 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 0 times.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 4/9/2010
The new engine was put into service over the Easter weekend. Members pushed the truck into its new home.
The new engine's first official call was a mutual aid woods fire in Davie County, with Jerusalem Fire Dept.
E551 and Brush 557 responded.
Some pictures from this weeks morning training session.
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 104
We ran a total of 7 calls this week.
1 Structure Fire
2 Brush or Woods Fire
1 EMS Medical call
1 Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries
1 Motor Vehicle Accident without injuries
1 Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment
Of those 7 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 2 times.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 4/2/2010
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 97
We ran a total of 6 calls this week.
4 EMS Medical calls
2 Cancelled while enroute
Of those 6 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 2 times.
Live Fire Training at Locke Fire Dept. Saturday, March 27, 2010.
Their trucks may be red, but they bleed GREEN
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 3/12/2010
Driver/Operator training is continuing for the new engine. We hope to have it in service very soon.
Some pictures from this weeks morning training session.
Working out the rear remote priming system.
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 91
We ran a total of 2 calls this week.
1 EMS Medical calls
1 Cancelled while enroute
Of those 2 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 0 times.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 3/12/2010
Some pictures from this weeks morning training session
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 89
We ran a total of 6 calls this week.
4 EMS Medical calls
1 Authorized Controlled Burnings
1 Brush or Woods Fire
Of those 6 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 0 times.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 3/12/2010
An evening rollover brought crews out Sunday. The truck apparently ran off the rode and struck a power pole. The driver was out of the vehicle with reported minor injuries and refused to be transported to the hospital. A power outage was also reported in the area.
Some pictures from Thursday mornings training session.
Hydraulic ventilation and hose line advancement.
Congratulations to Kara Knight for earning her North Carolina Paramedic Certification
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 83
We ran a total of 11 calls this week.
4 EMS Medical calls
2 Vehicle accident with no injuries
1 Structure Fire
1 Dispatch and Cancelled Enroute
2 Authorized Controlled Burnings
1 Smoke Scare, or Odor of Smoke
Of those 11 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 4 times.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 3/5/2010
Another head on collision on US 601 Hwy brought crews out early Friday morning. Patients had to be extricated from the vehicles.
Crews from Salisbury Fire Depts. Quint 3 extricated one patient while Rowan Rescue 918 extricated the other. Franklin E551 had a protection line in place, Franklin E561 and Ellis E481 established a landing zone for helicopter transport, but due to an extended ETA the helicopter was diverted to Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Again, our thanks go out to mutual aid companies.
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 72
We ran a total of 4 calls this week.
1 EMS Medical calls
1 Vehicle accident with injuries
1 Service Assignment
Of those 3 calls we received mutual aid 1 time and gave mutual aid 1 time.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 2/26/2010
An early morning head on vehicle accident brought crews out early Saturday morning. No injuries were reported. All occupants were very lucky. A portion of US 601 Hwy was closed while vehicles were removed.
An early morning rollover brought crews out Sunday morning. Rowan EMS was on the scene and transported one to the hospital.
Franklin crews assisted REMS and secured the vehicle.
A gas odor brought crews out to the Kepley Road gas pipeline. An additive had been added to the line causing the odor.
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 69
We ran a total of 14 calls this week.
6 EMS Medical calls
3 Vehicle accident with injuries
2 Vehicle accident without injuries
1 Natural gas leak, or odor
1 Structure Fire
1 Fire alarm activation
Of those 14 calls we received mutual aid 1 time and gave mutual aid 2 times.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 2/19/2010
We assisted Cleveland Fire Dept. with an outside trash fire. E561 was shuttling water and Squad 55 provided manpower.
If you ever wondered what firemen wear under their turnout gear
That thingy is hooked to this thingy
Future Fireman
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 55
We ran a total of 7 calls this week.
4 EMS Medical calls
1 Move up\Standby assignment
1 Outside Rubbish Fire
1 Cancelled while enroute
Of those 7 calls we received mutual aid 0 times and gave mutual aid 1 time.
Happenings at FTFD Week Ending 2/12/2010
Driver\Operator training has begun for the new engine. It will probably take about a month before operators are fully trained and we can get the equipment changed over from the old engine. 
FTFD was alerted of a structure fire Thursday evening. Along with mutual aid from Locke Township, Ellis Crossroads, Woodleaf, and Salisbury's Quint 3.
We arrived to find an apparent kitchen fire. Initial crews pulled an attack line and waited for the backup line to be manned and then entered the structure and extinguished the fire. Salisbury's Quint 3 was assigned primary search. Ellis crews were assigned to water supply, and Locke and Woodleaf crews stood by.
Locke brought there new Rescue truck and along with Rescue 55 had the front of the structure lit up to almost daylight levels.
Many thanks to all mutual aid departments.
Call History
Total Calls Year to Date 48
We ran a total of 11 calls this week.
7 EMS Medical calls
2 Structure Fires
1 Utility Lines Down
1 Smoke Odor in a Structure
Of those 11 calls we received mutual aid 3 times and gave mutual aid 1 time.