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Working
House Fire
Bethany
Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire
on April 19, 2008. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames
were visible.
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Structure
Fire
On
March 6, The Bethany Fire Department responded automatic
aid to assist Huntsville Fire Department with a reported
structure fire. Upon arrival, heavy flames and smoke
were showing.
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Structure
Fire
The
Bethany Fire Department responded mutual aid to assist
the Huntsville Fire Department with a reported structure
fire on January 4, 2008. Upon arrival, heavy flames and
smoke were visible.
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Structure
Fire
The
Bethany Fire Department responded to a reported
structure fire on January 1, 2008. Upon arrival, heavy
smoke and flames were showing.
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Building
Fire
The Bethany Fire
Department responded mutual aid with Stokesdale Fire
Department on a commercial structure fire. Upon
arrival of the first units, heavy smoke was showing.
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Water
Rescue
On
July 30, the Bethany Fire Department responded mutual
aid with the Summerfield Fire Department on a water
rescue. Upon arrival, a vehicle was found stranded
approximately 40 yards away with one occupant inside.
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New
Radios for the Middle School
The Bethany Fire Department purchased three 15 channel
two-way radios for the Bethany Community Middle School.
The radios are for communication between staff and also
allow contact with the Bethany Elementary School if
needed. The radios were presented by Lieutenant Phillip
Butler to the Principal Vicky Bethel and Todd Southard.
First
Graders Visit
The Bethany Fire
Department hosted a field trip for the first graders at
Bethany Elementary School on October 1, 2007. The first
graders were given a tour of the fire station and
trucks. Also, the smoke house was utilized for
instruction on safely escaping a fire. Lunch was also
provided for the students and staff by the fire
department.
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Bethany Certified as Medical
Responder Unit
The Bethany Fire Department received notice on December
1, 2007 that the department has meet the professional
standards requirements and has been certified as a
Medical Responder Unit through the North Carolina
Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services,
Inc. This certification process required a review and
inspection of the current equipment carried on our units
and subsequently met all standards for this
designation. This process has allowed the department to
be inducted into the membership of the North Carolina
Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services,
Inc. With this membership, the members of our department
are entitled to extra benefits above and beyond those of
the North Carolina Firemen's Association.
Bethany Fire Department Improves ISO Rating
The Bethany Fire Department was re-evaluated in
April 2006 by the State Fire Marshal's Office to lower
its fire protection rating. The rating prior to the
evaluation was 9S. On August 7, 2006 we received a
higher rating of 7. Thanks to the ISO committee and all
personnel who assisted with this undertaking.
“Help us find you”
Reflective address signs on sale for $12.00. Contact the
station for more information.
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2008 Calls |
| Month |
Fire |
EMS |
| Jan |
17 |
11 |
| Feb |
22 |
10 |
| Mar |
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| Apr |
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| May |
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| Jun |
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| Jul |
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| Aug |
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| Sep |
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| Oct |
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| Nov |
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| Dec |
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Totals |
39 |
21 |
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2007 Calls |
| Month |
Fire |
EMS |
| Jan |
10 |
21 |
| Feb |
15 |
17 |
| Mar |
1111 |
15 |
| Apr |
15 |
17 |
| May |
10 |
13 |
| Jun |
11 |
6 |
| Jul |
18 |
10 |
| Aug |
13 |
14 |
| Sep |
11 |
15 |
| Oct |
7 |
20 |
| Nov |
15 |
16 |
| Dec |
14 |
12 |
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Totals |
161 |
193 |
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