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2019 NC Rescue Grant
Sun. Dec 29th 2019
FIRE AND RESCUE GRANTS AND RELIEF FUNDS
For Immediate Release Contact: Marla Sink (919) 807-6017
December 16, 2019
$12,020.00 Grant Awarded to The Gamewell Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
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MEMBERS RECEIVE AWARDS
Sat. Dec 7th 2019
The following members received awards for years service and other awards:15 Years of Service: Captain Alex Smith, FF Preston Story, FF Albert Felder, 20 Years of Service: Lt. Caleb Triplett, Firefight...
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NC Rescue Grant
Fri. Dec 15th 2017
FIRE AND RESCUE GRANTS AND RELIEF FUNDS
For Immediate Release Contact: Marla Sink
(919) 807-6017
December 15, 2017
$10,317.50 Grant Awarded to The Gamewell Volunteer Fire Department,
Inc.
Department o...
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Awards 2017
Wed. Dec 6th 2017
http://caldwelljournal.com/gamewell-fire-department-presents-of-the-year-awards-2017/
FEMA Grant
Wed. Aug 23rd 2017
We received a FEMA Grant for $115,000.00 to assist with the purchase of a new brush truck. Conngressman Mark Meadows stopped by the station to deliver the check to us. Thankyou Congressman Meadows
Apparatus
A-51
2008 Chevy 4X4 Wheel Coach Ambulance
This unit is used to back up EMS and stand by football games for our community.
Brush Truck 54
2018 F-550
This unit responds to grass/woods fires, trees and power lines, down. It carries 400 gallons of water with a diesel pump, chain saw, fire rakes, fire shelters, winch, forestry hose and other tools to aid in fighting wild land fires.
Engine 51
2017 HME Ahrens Fox 1871W
This Engine is our first out pumper on structure fires and MVA's. It carries 1100 gallons of water and has a 1500 GPM pump, winch, battery powered Hurst extrication equipment and a on board generator.
Engine 52
1990 Pierce Dash
Custom Cab 1250 gpm and carries 750 gallons of water. Was the first out engine on all structure fires from 1990 until Engine 51 took its place.
Engine 53
2005 Peterbilt 4 Guys
This Engine is a pumper/tanker and holds 1800 gallons of water with a 2000 gallon dump tank. This unit was purchased with an AFG grant in 2005. It has a 1250 GPM pump and responds to structure fires.
Engine 57
2009 Peterbilt Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc.
This Engine is a pumper/tanker and holds 1000 gallons of water. It has a 1250 GPM pump and responds to structure fires, woods fires and has equipment for extrication.
First Responder Unit 58
2019 Ford F350
This unit responds to all medical calls, and it can be used for other type calls. It carries medical supplies needed for our EMT's. We are fortunate to have a LUCAS device to assist us with CPR.
Rescue 51
1989 White/GMC
This is our Heavy Rescue unit that responds to all fires and MVA's. We have a huge amount of tools, extrication, air bags, cutting equipment, hand tools, cribbing, repelling, swift water and medical equipment on board.
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