Fire Fighting – Greg's Area

401 Tire and Auto, Ramsey Street, Linden, NC.

Greg — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 11:25:29 +0000

Westarea Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at 401 Tire and Auto. When the first truck arrived on scene the building was fully involved. It took 11 Departments throughout Harnett and Cumberland County, about 65-75 personnel, and 29 Engines, Pumpers, and Tankers to get the fire under control and eventually extinguished. The building was a loss, but we can report that there was no loss of life or even an injury on the fire ground! It took over 6 hours and approximately 75k water to extinguish.

Hurricane Florence

Greg — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:18:21 +0000

Water Rescue Training with Westarea FD and Fayetteville FD Rescue 1

Greg — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:38:55 +0000

Thursday evening was a great training scenario where Westarea Fire Department and Fayetteville Fire Department worked together in a water rescue event. Rescue 1 personnel discussed proper equipment and usage, and then the 2 companies went into action mode.

Thank you to Rescue 1 for providing training and guidance.

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Another Afternoon with WVFD

Greg — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:45:31 +0000

On the way home my pager went off for a small outside fire, that was in between work and home. So I headed that way

WVFD responds to a small outside fire.

to see if I can offer any assistance. The fire was confined to an area about 200’x100′, and about 600 gallons of water was used. The only loss of property was an small, unused well pump house. It appears the fire was started from the remnants of a burn barrel used the previous day.

Linden’s Fireman’s Association Holds Annual Christmas Party

Greg — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 02:17:32 +0000

Westarea Fire Department Line Officers

15 Dec – The Linden Fireman’s Association celebrated their year end with a Christmas Party held at Westarea Station 20. Family members were greeted by, and children received early gifts from Santa Claus.

The station Line Officers served dinner that was catered by Mission BBQ, and families mingled, “brothers” talked, and kids played.

Annual awards were presented, with “Rookie of the year” going to Fire Fighter Trainee Travis Smith; “Firefighter of the year” going to Josh Ivey; “EMT of the year” going to Lyn Ramey; and “Officer of the year” went to CPT Mike Owen II. These awards were voted on by the general membership of the association, and shows respect from the members to these individuals. Congratulations to all these fine firefighters. The “Chiefs Award”, which is presented to the firefighter that the chiefs believe has done the best for the station, was awarded to LT Jeremy Sturtz.

Linden Fireman’s Association’s general membership is all Firefighters and EMTs from Stations 20 and 25, Linden, NC.

Westarea Fire Department, Erwin Christmas Parade, 4 Dec 2017

Greg — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:30:20 +0000

Westarea Fire Department provided 2 vehicles and crew members for the 2017 Erwin Christmas Parade. Engine 2034 from Station 20, and Brush 2042 from Station 25 represented the district on the 4th of December in Erwin, NC. This year, the Parade consisted of over 70 entries for floats, vehicles, bands, and marchers. Westarea Fire Department was just one of many fire department entries showing support for our fellow brothers in service!! Erwin Fire Department was the Grand Marshall for the parade this year!

Westarea Fire Department, Engine 2034

Westarea Fire Department, Brush 2042

Day 6 of my 7 day black and white photo challenge

Greg — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:52:10 +0000

Day 6 of my 7 day black and white photo challenge. No people, no explanations.

Thursday Morning Wreck, black and white

Cadillac Escalade Vs School Bus

Greg — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 20:43:43 +0000

On Friday, #WestareFireDepartment responded to a head-on accident involving a car and school bus. The school bus was empty except the driver (thank goodness), and both drivers exited out their vehicles under their own power, but both were transported to the hospital. We could have had a serious issue if the bus had any children on board, the last ones were dropped off just prior to the accident. Traffic in both directions on Ramsey Street between Coats Road and Reeves Bridge Road was rerouted during the incident investigation and cleanup. North Carolina Schools crews were on scene to assist in the cleanup. Westarea Fire Department and Fayetteville City Fire Department responded.

Wrecked School Bus, Linden NC, Oct 20, 2017

Wrecked Escalade, Linden NC, Oct 20, 2017