Address
Community Fire Dept.
1873 Perfection Ave.
Belmont
NC 28012

Call : 704.827.8249
For All information
 
Welcome to Community Fire Department
 
MISSION STATEMENT

The Community Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to providing the utmost in fire, rescue, fire prevention and life safety services to the citizens residing and visiting in our fire district in order to meet these expectations, every member of the Community Volunteer Fire Department and its board of directors will support the following:

1. Stay aware of the ever changing needs of our fire district and it's residents.

2. Continue the endeavor of requiring personnel to receive standardized training and state certifications.

3. Continually evaluate and update the needed equipment used to perform our professional functions.

As a professional organization, existing since March of 1956, we will strive to meet the needs of our fire district and protect its citizens during any emergency.
 
Small Outbuilding Fire
Friday, June 26, 2009
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With temperatures pushing 100 degrees Station 32 was alerted to an outbuilding fire. Unit arrived to find a small outbuilding on fire that was quickly controlled by a single 1-3/4" hose line.  Station 32 was assisted by Station 34 (Mt. Holly). 32 units remained on scene for about an hour before returning to service.


 
   
   
LIVE-IN'S WANTED!!!!!!
Monday, June 15, 2009
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Station 32 is currently accepting Applications for our Live-In Program.

Requirements are as follows:

  • Must be 21 years old
  • NC Fire Fighter I or Equivalent
  • NC EMT Basic or Equivalent
  • Must have Full Time Employment or Be a Full Time Student 
  • Must be able to dedicate at least 3 nights a week to Incident Response
We offer Free Room and Board, Wireless Internet, Cable, Telephone, Separate Sleeping Quarters.

We are a progressive fire department that responds to 800 incidents yearly. We provide EMS response to the citizens of our district as well as providing Mutual and Automatic Aid to areas surrounding the district. This opportunity provides an excellent learning environment for those starting out in the fire service.

If you or someone you know maybe interested please fill out the Live-In Interest application located in the download section and mail or e-mail to Lt. Beatty.


 
Station 32 Utilizes Text Messaging
   
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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Station 32 is on the cutting edge again this time by utilizing text messaging as a back up for our voice paging system. Currently Station 32 is the only station in Gaston County to use this type of system. codeMessaging.net is the provider of the new system which takes e-mails sent to the company from the Communication Centers CAD system. The texting system scans it filtering the information we need and converts it into a text message which then distributes to every member with a cell phone.


 
10-50 with roll over
Thursday, June 4, 2009
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Around 19:00 on June 4th Station 32 was alerted to a 10-50 with possible roll over. Rescue Engine 320 and Squad 328 arrived to find a pick-up truck on it top in a ditch. All occupants were out of the vehicle upon arrival. Heavy rain had blanketed the area for several days and was determined to be the major cause of the accident. Station 32 remained on scene for 30 minutes till the vehicle was turned over.
 

 
   
   
Two new EMTs hit the streets
Friday, May 22, 2009
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Station 32 would like to congratulate Firefighters Greg Short and Timothy Treece for passing their North Carolina State EMT test.
 
Firefighter Short also has recently been certified as a NC Firefighter II.
 
Firefighter Treece also has recently accepted a full time position with the City of Mt. Holly Fire Department
 

 
Firefighter G. Short
   Firefighter G. Short
Firefighter Timothy Treece
   Firefighter Timothy Treece
Two New Firefighters
Monday, May 11, 2009
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Station 32 would like to congratulate two members for received there Firefighter I certifications. Firefighters Jeromy Hatfield and Firefighter Nick Riley have received the NC State Firefighter I Certifications
 

 
Firefighter J. Hatfield
   Firefighter J. Hatfield
Firefighter N. Riley
   Firefighter N. Riley
Police Chase End In 32's Local
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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Around 3:30am Station 32 was alerted to a MVA were a vehicle struck a house. When Rescue Engine 320 arrives they found a police chance that has ended with the suspect vehicle striking another vehicle pushing it in to a house. The wreck also sheared off a natural gas meter causing a gas leak. Station 32 monitored the scene till the gas company and a wrecker arrived to remove the vehicle off the gas meter. The gas leak was controlled and station 32 remained on the scene for about 30 minutes to clear the house of gas.
 

 
   
   
New Tanker 32 Taking Shape
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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Three members from Station 32 traveled to Snyder, Nebraska to look at the progress of the new Tanker 32. Deputy Chiefs Walden, Harris and Engineer Jackson were at Smeal manufacturing for two days to go over changes that need to be done before the truck goes to paint.
 

 
   
   
10-50 involving a motorcycle
   
Monday, April 27, 2009
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Station 32 was dispatched to a 10-50 involving a motorcycle on Hickory Grove Road. Engine 320 arrived to a three vehicle accident. A jeep and a motorcycle hit a stopped dump truck. Both the driver of the jeep and the motorcyclist received life threaten injuries. The motorcyclist was transported by air to a trauma center ant he jeep driver was transported by ground.

Units on the box: E320,E300,R34


 
Car Vs. Pole on Woodlawn St.
Friday, April 3, 2009
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Around 12:30am Stations 43(Belmont) and Station 32 was alerted to a 10-50 around the 200 block of Woodlawn St. in the City limits of Belmont. When units check on the radio they were advised that this was a roll over with pin-in. Engine 320 arrived first to find a Jeep crushed up beside a utility pole. The driver was the only person in the vehicle standing on the passenger door. Engine 320 went to quick work put two tools and a hose line in to service. Engine 431(Belmont FD) arrived and assisted with the extrication. Part of the roof was removed and the patent was placed on a back board by EMS and transported to an awaiting helicopter. Companies remained on the scene for about an hour for the car to be removed from the pole


 
Woodlawn St. Pin-in 4/09
   Woodlawn St. Pin-in 4/09
   
Fire at local strip mall
   
Monday, March 16, 2009
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For the second night in a row Station 32 firefighters were woke up to a report of a structure fire. Report were a house on fire next door the the local school. Units discoverd the the fire was an air condition unit on the roof of a local strip mall. Units quickly laddered the building and the fire was controlled with 2 water cans. All units back in service with in an hour.

Units on the Box: 320,323,220,403,E34


 
Late night Trailer fire
Sunday, March 15, 2009
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Around 12:05am Sunday morning Station 32 was alerted to a possible gas station on fire. Chief Jackson(3200) checked on the scene with nothing showning. Fire center then advised that the fire was off Neely Smith Rd. and the fire was a fully involved mobile home. Engine 323 was first on the scene with a crew of three. Due to the small roadway 323 laid in the rual hitch. The fire was attacked with 2 1-3/4" hose lines. The fire was plased under control in about 30 minutes. Units remained on scene for about 4 hours to assist the firemarshal's office with the investigation.

Units on the Box: 320,323, 303,309, 220,E34


 
   
   
4 Members Receive Live Saving Award
A/C Hooker, Chief Jackson, Eng. Silvers, FF Westbrook
   A/C Hooker, Chief Jackson, Eng. Silvers,
      FF Westbrook
Monday, February 16, 2009
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The Gaston County Firefighters Association awarded 4 members from Station 32 Life Saving Awards for a CPR save in November 2008. Engineer B. Silvers, Assistant Chief B. Hooker, Firefighters M. Silvers and J. Westbrook were awarded the Gaston County Firefighters Association 2009 Life Saving Award.


 
Thrid structure fire in a week
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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A busy week for Station 32 brings a third structure fire. Sta. 32 responded to a report of a mobile home on fire at 128 Alex Dr. Deputy Chief Harris(3203) was first to arrive and reported heavy smoke conditions. E-320 arrived with a full crew of 4 quickly behind command. Crew encountered heavy smoke and high heat condition upon attack. The fire was quickly knocked down and when the smoke was cleared the fire showed signs of a suspicious nature. Gaston County's fire marshal was called to the scene for investigation. Crew remained on scene for about an hour to assist with lighting.

Units on the Box: Station 32(320,323,328), Station 34(E-34), Station 30(303,309)


 
Alex Dr. Fire
   Alex Dr. Fire
   
Sta. 32 Members travel to Shelby NC for traning
Saturday, January 31, 2009
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Two members from Station 32 and one from Station 30 traveled to Shelby, NC for some live fire training. Firefighter T. Treece, J. Westbrook and Sta.30 firefighter J. Brown made the trip to participate in a live fire exercise on a donated apartment building


 
FF Westbrook, Treece, Brown
   FF Westbrook, Treece, Brown
   
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