Drexel Fire Dept

202 church street Drexel NC 28619

[Burke County EMS @BurkeCountyEMS]

Today we say a fond farewell to Captain Tim Hubbard after almost 31 years of full time service. His official retirement is 1/1/2020, but this is his last shift. Thank you will never be enough. God speed my friend.

[U.S. Fire (USFA) @usfire]

Smoke alarms save lives. When was the last time you tested yours? #TestYourAlarmsAmerica

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

DFD responded to the area of Nolan wood heights for a reported structure fire, units arrived to find single wide mobile home fully envolved. Fire was quickly extinguished by units on scene.

[NCFireFighters @ncfirefighters]

Valdese,NC**UPDATE**
4962 Lakeview Acres Drive
home is a total loss; fire started
from a woodstove; no injuries.
Valdese, @TripleCommunity
@Drexelfire66 Lovelady, Salem,
FDs responded; photos>@MorgantonNews
Burke County #FireinNC

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

Station 66 personnel answered 9 calls early this morning due to the ice storm. #DFD

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

Tanker 1 responded M/A reference possible structure fire to @TripleCommunity. Triple command cancels further reference only a controlled burn. #DFD

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

First responders responded to the incident.

[News Herald @MorgantonNews]

BREAKING: Woman injured after being struck by vehicle in Drexel https://t.co/LOShVBRUbl

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

Thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters in Hanover County. #Moveoversavealife

[#FFLODD @FirefighterLODD]

#LODD 10/11/2018
Lt. Brad Clark
Hanover County Fire- EMS(VA)
while working an MVA in heavy
storm conditions, the apparatus
was struck from behind by a
tractor-trailer, 2 firefighters were
transported with serious injuries.
#RIPBrother

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

#1Year #JKH6728

[#FFLODD @FirefighterLODD]

#LODD 10-9-2017** #NeverForget
Jason Keith Hensley(40)
@TripleCommunity FD(NC)
while on scene directing traffic,
and assisting with a tree in the
roadway at night, FF Hensley
was struck by a DWI driver.
#RIPBrother

[Burke County EMS @BurkeCountyEMS]

Burke County Swift Water Team is being deployed to New Bern to assist in Hurricane relief. Praying for safety.

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

DFD responded to a reported vehicle fire, working fire upon arrival. Shout out to @TripleCommunity for the mutual aid.

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

Station 66 responding to Electrical hazard (tree on powerlines) in the area of Woodside drive. #DFD

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

Don't forget to stop by the fair this week and get you a cheeseburger!

[NCFireFighters @ncfirefighters]

Burke County,NC -Thoughts and
Prayers to the family, friends and
departments of Burke County EMS
Lieutenant, and Chesterfield FD
Chief Dean Harmon after his long
battle with cancer; #RIPBrother

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

Our brother/friend/mentor has lost his battle with cancer. Go fly high brother, we will take it from here.

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

Unit on scene advising light smoke showing.

[Drexel Fire Dept @Drexelfire66]

DFD responding to reports of structure fire. @TripleCommunity and valdese M/A.

[Foothills Weather Network @FHWxN]

Area roadways that are flooded in McDowell County.

Flooded:
Parker Pagent Rd - Old Fort Community
Twin Lakes Dr - Greenlee Community

Mudslides:
NC 80 at Geniva Drive - Sunnyvale Communtiy
Mt Hebron Church Rd - Crooked Creek Community

#wncwx #ncwx

[Foothills Weather Network @FHWxN]

Area roadways that are flooded in Caldwell County

Indian Grave Rd at Bill Tuttle Rd
NC HWY 90 at Blairs Fork Rd at Collettsville Rd - Closed

#ncwx #wncwx