Welcome to theMineral Springs Volunteer Fire & Rescue DepartmentUnion County, North Carolina |
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Monthly Call ReportFebruary 2024 |
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Call Type | Number of Calls |
Structure Fire | 2 |
Outside Fire | 7 |
Vehicle Fire | 0 |
Excessive Heat | 0 |
First Responder | 63 |
10-50 with Injuries | 3 |
10-50 no injuries | 4 |
Extracation, Rescue, Other | 0 |
Public Service | 4 |
Gas Leak | 2 |
Electrical Hazard | 0 |
Power Line Down | 1 |
Lockout | 2 |
Service Calls | 6 |
Flood | 3 |
Assist Invalid | 6 |
Move up / Standby | 0 |
Smoke or Odor Removal | 0 |
Cancelled in Route | 12 |
False Alarms | 17 |
Total Calls | 132 |
Total Manhours at Scene | 147 |
______________________________Message from the ChiefThanks for taking the time to stop by to learn more about the Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Our fire department serves 43 square miles in Union County, North Carolina. Our department operates out of two stations. The main station is located on Highway 75 inside Mineral Springs, North Carolina and houses 7 pieces of equipment. The sub-station is located at the intersection of Rocky River Road South and Doster Road. This station houses 4 pieces of equipment. We have recently changed from an all volunteer department to a combination department (volunteers and paid staff). We are continually seeking new volunteers for our department. Please contact the fire department if you are interested in becoming a member at 704-843-3189 or email Chief Gaddy at chief@mineralspringsvfd.com. 2024 Board Meeting DatesThe Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Board meets at 5804 Waxhaw Highway at 7:30 p.m. on the dates shown below. January 8, 2024 February 5, 2024 March 4, 2024 April 1, 2024 May 6, 2024 June 3, 2024 July 1, 2024 Annual Meeting August 5, 2024 September 9, 2024 October 7, 2024 November 4, 2024 December 3, 2024
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Paid FirefightersThe Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is currently accepting applications for qualified paid firefighters. Qualifications are: must be 18 years old, NC Firefighter (or equilivalent) certified, EMT-B certified, Class B licensed driver (or able to obtain it within three months), and be able to work 36 hours a week. Submit an application to Chief Donald Gaddy at chief@mineralspingsvfd.com to schedule an interview.
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