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Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department

Union County, North Carolina
 
 

Monthly Call Report

August 2025

Call Type
Number of Calls
Structure Fire
1
Outside Fire
3
Vehicle Fire
2
Extrication
2
First Responder
69
10-50 with Injuries
2
10-50 no injuries
1
Hazardous Condition
2
Public Service
12
Gas Leak
4
No Incident Found
3
Arching Electrical Equip
1
Power Line Down
3
Lockout
2
Person in Distress
0
Assist Invalid
7
Good Intent Call
1
Animal Rescue
1
Cancelled in Route
8
False Alarms
10
Assist Police
1
Other
3
Total Calls
138
Total Manhours on Scene
133

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Message from the Chief

Thanks 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.

2025 Board Meeting Dates

The Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Board meets at 5804 Waxhaw Highway at 7:30 p.m. on the dates shown below.

January 6, 2025

February 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

April 7, 2025

May 5, 2025

June 2, 2025

July 7, 2025 Annual Meeting

August 4, 2025

September 8, 2025

October 6, 2025

November 3, 2025

December 1, 2025

 

Now Hiring Full Time Firefighters

(Apply Here)

Minimum Qualifications:

IFSAC Firefighter 2

NC/NR EMT-B

ICS 100/200/700/800

Preferred Qualifications:

NC Class B License (or equivalent)

Emergency Vehicle Driver

Driver Operator Pumps

Benefits:

Modified 24/48 Schedule (96 off every 3rd weekend)

Raise after 6 months

Paid medical, dental, & vision insurance

On/Off Duty Life Insurance

Overtime starts at 40 hours

96 hours PTO annually

7 paid holidays

401k with 4% match rate

Annual Christmas bonus (after first year of employment)

5% Degree bonus

Eligible for Engineer Promotion after 6 month probationary period

1500 calls per year in a rapidly growing community

Pay:

$48,600 Annually (after completion of 6 month probationary period)

Questions: Jobs@MineralSpringsVFD.com

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