Installation Ceremony 2019
Youngsville Fire held the fourth annual Installation Ceremony on April 13, 2019. The event featured an address from Mayor Fonzie Flowers, a keynote from Deputy Director Derrick Clouston of the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, the swearing in of the class of 2019 officers and newly promoted firefighters (the Installation), and various awards. The department proudly celebrated two life saves in 2018 and the successful administration of the third annual Youngsville Fire School which is a basics and recruit school for all new members. The Justin H. Lloyd Fire Chief's Award was presented to Captain Garrett Jackson for his work to progress the Training Division and his hard work on the Youngsville Fire School development. The Career Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Fire Department Administrator Glenn Evans who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty. The Jeff L. Fields Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Award was given to Assistant Fire Chief Justin Graney.
Installed for 2019 were:
Assistant Fire Chief John Sumner
Assistant Fire Chief Brandon McGhee
Battalion Chief A.C. Rich
Lieutenant Robert Wilder
Lieutenant Timmy Maness
Lieutenant Clark May
Lieutenant Don Cowan
Lieutenant Justin Alderman
Firefighter Preston Patterson
Firefighter Colin Pruitt
Firefighter Brice Strickland
The video is of the Wake District Pipes and Drums leading in those being installed.
Youngsville Fire held the fourth annual Installation Ceremony on April 13, 2019. The event featured an address from Mayor Fonzie Flowers, a keynote from Deputy Director Derrick Clouston of the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, the swearing in of the class of 2019 officers and newly promoted firefighters (the Installation), and various awards. The department proudly celebrated two life saves in 2018 and the successful administration of the third annual Youngsville Fire School which is a basics and recruit school for all new members. The Justin H. Lloyd Fire Chief's Award was presented to Captain Garrett Jackson for his work to progress the Training Division and his hard work on the Youngsville Fire School development. The Career Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Fire Department Administrator Glenn Evans who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty. The Jeff L. Fields Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Award was given to Assistant Fire Chief Justin Graney.
Installed for 2019 were:
Assistant Fire Chief John Sumner
Assistant Fire Chief Brandon McGhee
Battalion Chief A.C. Rich
Lieutenant Robert Wilder
Lieutenant Timmy Maness
Lieutenant Clark May
Lieutenant Don Cowan
Lieutenant Justin Alderman
Firefighter Preston Patterson
Firefighter Colin Pruitt
Firefighter Brice Strickland
The video is of the Wake District Pipes and Drums leading in those being installed.
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Youngsville Fire held an Emergency Vehicle Driver School in early April 2019. On April 6, 2019, drivers underwent this cone course to test and develop their skills to operate the department's fleet of emergency vehicles
Youngsville Fire held an Emergency Vehicle Driver School in early April 2019. On April 6, 2019, drivers underwent this cone course to test and develop their skills to operate the department's fleet of emergency vehicles
Vehicle Versus a Tree
Youngsville Fire responded to a vehicle versus a tree on Timberlake Road on April 4, 2019. The occupants of the vehicle were treated by Franklin County EMS.
Youngsville Fire responded to a vehicle versus a tree on Timberlake Road on April 4, 2019. The occupants of the vehicle were treated by Franklin County EMS.
Head on Collision
Youngsville Fire responded to this head on collision, March 25, 2019 on Hill Road in Station 2's primary. Upon arrival it was found that one occupant was trapped and required a door pop using the hydraulic spreaders. The occupants of the vehicles were treated by Franklin County EMS.
Youngsville Fire responded to this head on collision, March 25, 2019 on Hill Road in Station 2's primary. Upon arrival it was found that one occupant was trapped and required a door pop using the hydraulic spreaders. The occupants of the vehicles were treated by Franklin County EMS.
A-Shift Pitches In and Cleans Up the Roadway
Youngsville Fire A-Shift Engine 41 spent their Saturday, March 30, 2019 picking up trash along Cedar Creek Road. As firefighters our job is not just responding to emergencies, but pitching in to help our community in any way possible.
Youngsville Fire A-Shift Engine 41 spent their Saturday, March 30, 2019 picking up trash along Cedar Creek Road. As firefighters our job is not just responding to emergencies, but pitching in to help our community in any way possible.
Barn Fire
Youngsville Fire responded with Engine 241 mutual aid to Bunn Fire Department for a working barn fire on NC 98 Highway West on March 28. 2019.
Youngsville Fire responded with Engine 241 mutual aid to Bunn Fire Department for a working barn fire on NC 98 Highway West on March 28. 2019.
Tractor Fire With Extension to Car
Youngsville Fire responded with Engine 41 and Tanker 347 to this working commercial truck fire with extension to a car on March 24, 2019. The fire was quickly contained and the diesel fuel leaking from the burned fuel tank was dammed up and contained for clean up.
Youngsville Fire responded with Engine 41 and Tanker 347 to this working commercial truck fire with extension to a car on March 24, 2019. The fire was quickly contained and the diesel fuel leaking from the burned fuel tank was dammed up and contained for clean up.
Woods Fire
Youngsville Fire responded with Engine 41, Engine 42, Brush 48, and with mutual aid from Franklinton (Franklin 6) on two woods/grass fires threatening structures on March 23. With spring quickly approaching, homeowners are encouraged to refrain from outdoor burning when it is windy.
Youngsville Fire responded with Engine 41, Engine 42, Brush 48, and with mutual aid from Franklinton (Franklin 6) on two woods/grass fires threatening structures on March 23. With spring quickly approaching, homeowners are encouraged to refrain from outdoor burning when it is windy.
Abandoned Residential Fire
Youngsville Fire responded with a full assignment to include mutual aid from Franklinton (Franklin 6) to this working structure fire on Cedar Creek Road on March 22. Engine 41 arrived on location and utilized the master stream to knock down the bulk of the fire while deploying a handline. The building was not occupied and the cause remains under investigation.
Youngsville Fire responded with a full assignment to include mutual aid from Franklinton (Franklin 6) to this working structure fire on Cedar Creek Road on March 22. Engine 41 arrived on location and utilized the master stream to knock down the bulk of the fire while deploying a handline. The building was not occupied and the cause remains under investigation.
Shed Fire With Double Exposures
Youngsville Fire responded with a full assignment to include mutual aid from Franklinton (Franklin 6) to this working outbuilding fire on Holding Young Road on March 16. Two nearby homes sustained radiant heat damage but did not have any direct fire damage. Engine 41 arrived on location and deployed two handlines to extinguish the fire and to cool both exposures.
Youngsville Fire responded with a full assignment to include mutual aid from Franklinton (Franklin 6) to this working outbuilding fire on Holding Young Road on March 16. Two nearby homes sustained radiant heat damage but did not have any direct fire damage. Engine 41 arrived on location and deployed two handlines to extinguish the fire and to cool both exposures.
Residential Structure Fire
Youngsville Fire responded with a full assignment to include mutual aid from Franklinton (Franklin 6) to this working residence fire on Cedar Creek Road on March 4, 2019. Crews quickly knocked down the fire which was contained to the kitchen area of the home.
Youngsville Fire responded with a full assignment to include mutual aid from Franklinton (Franklin 6) to this working residence fire on Cedar Creek Road on March 4, 2019. Crews quickly knocked down the fire which was contained to the kitchen area of the home.
Junk Yard Fire
Youngsville Engine 341 responded mutual aid to Brassfield Fire Department (Granville 16) for this fire in a junk yard on February 25, 2019.
Youngsville Engine 341 responded mutual aid to Brassfield Fire Department (Granville 16) for this fire in a junk yard on February 25, 2019.
2018 YFD Annual Report
The 2018 YFD Annual Report is attached below:
The 2018 YFD Annual Report is attached below:
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Early Sunday Morning Accident
Youngsville Firefighters responded to this early morning accident on US Highway 1 on February 10, 2019. The driver was treated by Franklin County EMS.
Youngsville Firefighters responded to this early morning accident on US Highway 1 on February 10, 2019. The driver was treated by Franklin County EMS.
Large Working Woods Fire
Youngsville Firefighters responded to a woods fire behind Cedar Creek Middle School on February 8, 2019. Upon arrival, crews found two separate woods fires, the first in the woods behind Alcock Lane, and the second behind the parking lot of Cedar Creek Middle School. Low relative humidity and gusty winds aided fire spread. With two active fires that were separated by nearly a quarter of a mile in the woods, the incidents were split to operate separately. A second alarm was called which brought a brush truck from Franklinton and Bunn, and an additional tanker and brush truck from Youngsville Fire Station 2. Ultimately, the fire was contained using leaf blowers to cut a fire line.
Youngsville Firefighters responded to a woods fire behind Cedar Creek Middle School on February 8, 2019. Upon arrival, crews found two separate woods fires, the first in the woods behind Alcock Lane, and the second behind the parking lot of Cedar Creek Middle School. Low relative humidity and gusty winds aided fire spread. With two active fires that were separated by nearly a quarter of a mile in the woods, the incidents were split to operate separately. A second alarm was called which brought a brush truck from Franklinton and Bunn, and an additional tanker and brush truck from Youngsville Fire Station 2. Ultimately, the fire was contained using leaf blowers to cut a fire line.
Working Commercial Structure Fire
Youngsville Firefighters responded to a working commercial structure fire on NC 96 West on February 7, 2019. Crews found an auto shop with a burning car inside with extension to the contents of the shop and the roof. Engine 41 placed a 2" attack line in service and quickly brought the fire under control. Wake Forest Fire, Franklinton Fire, and Brassfield Fire provided mutual aid.
Youngsville Firefighters responded to a working commercial structure fire on NC 96 West on February 7, 2019. Crews found an auto shop with a burning car inside with extension to the contents of the shop and the roof. Engine 41 placed a 2" attack line in service and quickly brought the fire under control. Wake Forest Fire, Franklinton Fire, and Brassfield Fire provided mutual aid.
Working Residential Fire
Youngsville Firefighters responded mutual aid with Brassfield Fire Department (Granville 16) to a working residential fire on February 1, 2019. YFD assisted with water supply and fire attack.
Youngsville Firefighters responded mutual aid with Brassfield Fire Department (Granville 16) to a working residential fire on February 1, 2019. YFD assisted with water supply and fire attack.
Dodge ball anyone?
Youngsville Firefighters conducted a PPE training on 1/28/19 using the old game of dodge ball to practice conserving air while operating under physical conditions. Firefighters had to answer a series of basic firefighting trivia when they were "out" to get back in the game.
Large woods fire with vehicles involved
Youngsville Fire units responded on 1/9/19 to a large woods fire on Moores Pond Road in the Station 2 district. Crews found a large outside fire with vehicles involved. YFD responded with 6 units to bring the fire under control.