Fire Department recieves ATV thru Law Loaner Program

 

ATV Law Loaner Program

 

 

        This past week, Central Alexander Fire Department received a 2013 Kawasaki Mule ATV. This is a 3-way partnership with Kawasaki Corporation, Brushy Mountain Motorsports (Wilkesboro, NC), & the fire department. The Kawasaki Mule has the following: 4wd, differential lock, 2 or 4 seats, dump bed, short or extended bed, 3 cylinder diesel engine, class 3 receiver hitch, etc. The purpose of the ATV is for public events in town such as; but not limited to the following: Apple Festival, 5k runs, Christmas Parade, etc. The ATV will also be utilized for assisting with hydrant maintenance in town where it would be difficult to get an apparatus parked for maintenance purposes, moving equipment around during hose testing, and if the need arise to assist Alexander Rescue in ATV rescue. Currently, the plans are for most of our members to get training in ATV General Safety course scheduled later this month, then we hope to have a few members take the ATV Rescue course, so was can better assist the rescue squad should the need ever arise.

 

 

 



Grant Awarded

 

 

Matching Grant Awarded

 

 



         Recently, Central Alexander Fire Department was awarded a matching grant from the Office of State Fire Marshall in Raleigh. The matching grant will aid the fire department in the purchasing of equipment to be placed on certain apparatus and for 5 new sets of turnout gear for some our members. The equipment and the new turnout gear have already been ordered and have arrived at the department. The grant that the fire department received from the state was $ 13,273.90.

Live Burn Training

 

Live Burn Training / Road Closure Information

 

         On Monday, July 21, 2014 at approximately 6:00 pm the Central Alexander Fire Department (Taylorsville Fire Department) along with other surrounding departments will be conducting a live burn training exercise near the address of 247 7th St. SW Taylorsville, NC 28681. There is a chance that 7th St. SW will be closed from the intersection of School Ave. to the intersection of 4th Ave. SW during the time of the live burn training which is scheduled from 6 pm to midnight. Thank you for you assistance and cooperation in this matter.