Icard Fire Archives

3-2009 National Seat Belt Pledge
Icard Township Fire / Rescue participated in a Nationwide Campaign to ensure that all
firefighters wear seat belts at all times. Icard Fire received a Certificate for achieving
100% participation. Each firefighter signed a pledge to achieve this. I.T.F.R. was the
first department in Burke County to be placed on the 100% compliant list. North
Carolina currently leads the Nation in 100% compliant departments. Click Here to view
the nationwide list.

The Pledge:
"I pledge to wear my seat belt whenever I am riding in a Fire Department vehicle. I
further pledge to insure that all my brother and sister firefighters riding with me wear
their seat belts. I am making this pledge willingly; to honor Brian Hunton my brother
firefighter because wearing seat belts is the right thing to do."

Firefighter Christopher Brian Hunton, age 27, was a member of the Amarillo Texas
Fire Department for one year. On April 23, 2005 he fell out of his fire truck responding
to an alarm he died two days later from his injuries. Brian was not wearing his seat
belt.

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Icard Township Fire / Rescue Inc.

MVA I-40 E @ 116
11-20-2008
Late Thursday evening Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to a reported MVA with
a reported rollover, dispatch also advised the vehicle involved in the incident was a
tractor trailer. First arriving units found a Semi up an embankment with 1 of the 2
trailers it was hauling on it side. A small fuel spill was quickly contained by fire
personnel. Fire Department members remained on scene for several hours while a
Towing Company Disassembled the wreckage for transport.

Responding Agencies: Icard C-640, E-641, E-642, TR-646, Burke County EMS, Burke
County Sheriff's Office, NCSHP.

Structure FIre Mutual Aid Long View
12-5-2008
At approximately 0440 HRS Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded mutual aid to Long
VIew Fire for a reported Structure fire. First arriving units reported nothing showing
from the exterior, however a small fire was found inside a bathroom in the structure.
The fire area was contained to the bathroom. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire
and aided in removing smoke from the residence. Damages were estimated to be
around $3500.00

Responding Agencies: Long View C-1, E-24, L-25, Icard Fire E-644, Catawba EMS,
Hickory Rescue.

Chimney Fire ( Mutual Aid to Lovelady FIre )
12-6-2008
At approximately 0601 HRS Icard Fire responded mutual aid to Lovelady FIre Dept. for a
reported chimney fire in the Tomlinson Loop Area. Icard Engine 642 responded and
staged on the roadway awaiting an assignment. Crews used a Dry Chemical
extinguisher to extinguish the fire.

Responding Agencies: Icard E-642, Lovelady E-631, TK-632, E-634, Burke EMS 805

40TH ST. DR. SW ( Reported Brush Fire )
12-6-2008
At approximately 1653 HRS Icard Fire responded to a reported brush fire in the area of
10TH Ave. DR. SW. and U.S. 70. First arriving units advised the fire was an illegal burn
consisting of an old structure that had been demolished. The incident was actually
located in Catawba County and in Long View Fire District. Icard Firefighters assisted in
extinguishment and shuttled water to Long View E-22 due to the location. All agencies
cleared around 1800 HRS.

Responding Agencies: Icard C-1, E-644, E-642, BR-653, Long View C-1, E-22, Catawba
County FMO, Long View P.D. 372

Icard Fire Annual Christmas Party
12-13-2008
Saturday evening the annual Christmas Party was held at I.T.F.R. Members, Friends,
Family and Retired Firefighters attended the party. A delicious meal was served and
several activities were held. Santa Clause even stopped by to hear all the children's
Christmas wishes. Several Awards were also presented. Additional photos are located
on the F.D. Photos Page.

Firefighter of the Year 2008: Joey Burleson ( Left )
First Responder of the Year 2008: George Hollowell ( Center )
10 Years of service to I.T.F.R. 2008: Justion Lowman ( Right )

Mutual Aid to Long View ( Structure Fire )
12-14-2008
At approximately 1647 HRS Icard Fire responded Automatic Aid to Long View Fire
Department for a reported structure fire. First arriving Long View unit confirmed smoke
showing and requested an additional alarm. Icard Engine 644 and Truck 656 responded
with a total of 7 personnel. The fire was quickly contained to the attic area and later
determined to be an electrical problem.

Responding Agencies: Long View C-1, E-24, L-25, Icard C-1, E-644, TR-656, Catawba
County EMS.

Single Vehicle MVA w/ Entrapment
1-1-2009
At approximately 0234 HRS New Years morning Icard Township Fire / Rescue
responded to a reported single vehicle MVA with a possible entrapment. First arriving
units confirmed an entrapment and a Helicopter from Med Center Air was requested.
Icard DC-645 requested a dispatch for Drowning Creek Fire Department to establish
an L.Z. at Ray Childers Elementary School. DCFD E-781 Handled this assignment.
Firefighters had the driver extricated within minutes after arrival.

Responding Agencies: Icard Fire: C-1, DC-645, E-642, Rescue 646, Burke EMS: Crew
24, Burke EMS: Supervisor 808, Drowning Creek E-781, React: 57, Med Center: Air 2

New Years Day was rather busy for Icard Fire. Additional calls ran on 1-1-2009

0721 HRS: Haz-Condition Call / Possible Gas Leak.
0843 HRS: Residential Structure Fire / Smoke showing.
1406 HRS: Residential Structure Fire / False Call.
1434 HRS: I-40E @ 119 MM MVA / Involving Motorcycle.
1937 HRS: Residential Structure Fire / Contents fire.
This list does not include Medical Calls.

12-19-2008
Mutual Aid to Long View ( Structure Fire )
At approximately 2128 HRS Icard Fire responded Automatic Mutual Aid with Long View
Fire Department for a working structure fire. Icard Engine 644 and Truck 656 working
structure. Engine 644 established a water source from a nearby hydrant. Long View
C-1 arrived on scene, assumed command and requested a second alarm
and Hickory Engine 3. The fire was contained in about an hour. No injuries were
reported.

Responding Agencies: Long View C-1, E-24, L-25, E-22, Icard C-1, E-644, TR-656,
Hickory E-3, CCFMO Unit-3, CCEMS Medic-1, Hickory Rescue TR-3

I-40E @ 116 MVA w/ Entrapment
1-4-2009
At approximately 1457 HRS Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to a reported
MVA around the 116 mile marker on I-40, dispatch also reported a possible rollover.
First arriving Unit C-640 confirmed an MVA w/ rollover with 1 entrapment, requested a
Helicopter for standby and Station 57 React for traffic control. First responders
stabilized the patient while firefighters began using spreaders to open the passenger
side door to gain entry to the patient. The patient was extricated within minutes after
firefighters arrived. I-40E was shut down for a short period of time to provide
emergency personnel with a safe working area.

Responding Agencies: Icard Fire: C-640, C-1, E-644, R-646, Burke EMS: Crew 24, React:
57, NCSHP.

Old 70A @ 10th ST NE, MVA w/ Entrapment
1-18-2009
Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to an afternoon MVA involving a SUV and a
passenger car. First arriving units confirmed one entrapment. Firefighters extricated
incident. Old 70A was shut down the duration of the incident by Burke County React to
provide emergency workers with a safe working area.

Responding Agencies: Icard Fire C- 640, E-642, R-646. Burke County EMS Crew 24 &
EMS Supervisor, React Station 57, NCSHP, East Burke Rescue 904

US 70 @ Annas St., MVA w/ Entrapment
1-22-2009
At approximately 1713 HRS Icard Fire responded to a reported 2 vehicle MVA with an
entrapment. First arriving units confirmed, and proceeded with patient care.
Firefighters extricated the patient by partially removing part of the driver's side
extended cab. Firefighters also contained a small fluid leak. US 70 was shut down for
a short period of time to provide emergency workers with a safe working area.

Responding Agencies: Icard Fire C-640, C-1, E-644, R-646, Burke County EMS Crew 44
& EMS Supervisor 809, Burke County React Station 57

Fire Alarm, Automatic Aid to Long View Fire
1-27-2009
At approximately 2219 HRS Icard Fire responded an Engine Company to Drexel
Furnishings in Long View for an Automatic Mutual Aid assignment for Long View Fire.
First arriving Long View units advised nothing showing from the exterior. Firefighters
performed an interior and exterior survey of the commercial structure with nothing to
be found.

Responding Units: Long View C-200, C-1, E-24, L-25, E-22, Icard C-640, C-1, E-644

Vehicle Fire, Mutual Aid to Long View
1-30-2009
At approximately 0647 HRS Icard Fire responded to a Mutual Aid request from Long
View Fire for 2 vehicles on fire with a structure threatened. Icard Engine 641
responded for this assignment. First arriving Long View unit confirmed a working
vehicle fire with a structure threatened. Firefighters had the fire extinguished within
minutes after arrival.

Responding Agencies: Long View C-200, C-1, E-24, Icard C-640, E-641, Catawba EMS
3 Medic-11, Hickory Rescue -Truck 3

Working Structure Fire, Automatic Aid to Long View
2-8-2009
Around 0540 HRS Icard Fire responded Automatic Mutual Aid with Long View Fire for a
report of smoke coming from Penelope Baptist Church. Catawba Fire Central advised
Long View PD was on scene confirming smoke showing. Long View Ladder 25
requested a second alarm for Long View and manpower from Icard Fire. First arriving
Long View Fire Unit advised heavy fire and requested Hickory E-3 for additional
manpower. Mountain View Fire, George Hildebran Fire, Drowning Creek Fire, and
Hickory Ladder 1 were also requested for apparatus and manpower. L-25 set up an
elevated stream to protect the remaining part of the church near the fire wall. Icard
E-644 supplied L-25 with water for the duration of the Incident. Fire Crews remained
on the scene until after night fall. The SBI, ATF and Catawba County Fire Marshal's
Office were also requested to respond to the incident. Over 60 Firefighters
representing 6 Fire Departments responded to this incident. The cause of this fire is
still under investigation.

Responding Agencies: Long View C-200, C-1, C-2, L-25, E-24, E-22, Icard C-640, C-1,
E-644, TR-656 & Personnel, Hickory E-3, L-1, Mt. View C-120, TK-122, TK-123, QRV &
Personnel, George Hildebran TR-739 & Personnel, Drowning Creek TK-782 &
Personnel, Catawba County EMS 3 Medic 11, Hickory Rescue Truck 3, Catawba FMO
Unit 3, SBI, ATF, Long View PD.

Practice Burn with Long View Fire
11-1-2008
Early Saturday morning 7 members from Icard Township Fire / Rescue participated in a
live burn exercise with Long View Fire Department. The house that was used for training
was located on Old Shelby Road where Seagle's Junk Yard once was located. The
house was built in the 1930's and offered firefighter's plenty of interior fire suppression
training. More than 30 interior attacks were performed before the structure was
deemed unsafe to enter. This house burn was also part of a Firefighter 1 & 2 Fire Control
Class that was held at Long View Fire Department. A picture slide show of the house
burn is located on the F.D. Photos Page.

Participating Fire Departments: Long View Fire Department, Icard Township Fire /
Rescue, Stewart Simmons Fire Department, Bethlehem Fire Department, St. Stephens
Fire Department.

"Passenger Vehicle" Fuel Leak
September 2, 2008
At approximately 0654 HRS Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to a reported fuel
leak in the Eastbound lane of I-40 around the 117 mile marker. First arriving unit
reported a small fuel leak from a SUV. A safe working area was establish and the minor
leak was contained. The vehicle had ran over debris in the roadway which ruptured the
fuel tank.

Responding Apparatus : Icard C-1, E-641, TR-646

9-19-2008
At approximately 0104 HRS Icard Fire responded Automatic Mutual Aid with Long View
Fire Department for a reported structure fire. First arriving Long View unit confirmed a
working structure fire and established a water source. Icard Engine 644 and Truck 656
responded with personnel to the incident. Fire crews were faced with not only the
structure fire, but also a close by vehicle that had caught fire. Both fires were contained
quickly. All units cleared the incident at 0632 HRS. Cause of fire is still under
investigation.

Responding Agencies : Long View C-1, C-2, E-24, L-25, E-22, T-21, Icard C-1, E-644, TR-656
Catawba EMS 3 Medic 11, Hickory Rescue 93- TR- 5, Catawba F.M.O. Unit 2.

Structure Fire
9-24-2008
At approximately 0733 HRS Icard Towship Fire / Rescue responded to a reported
structure fire, George Hildebran Fire and Lovelady Fire were dispatched Automatic 642
established a water source from a near by hydrant. Five personnel from Long View Fire
also responded for assistance. REACT was requested to assist with traffic control due
to location of the incident.

Responding Agencies : Icard C-640, E-644, E-642, TR-646, George Hildebran TK-732,
Lovelady TR-636, Long View E-22, Burke EMS 804, Burke County Fire Marshal's Office
794, REACT Personnel

Icard Fire District Receives New I.S.O. Rating After Inspection
9-25-2008
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Jim Long announced on
September 15, 2008 that the Icard Fire District completed its routine inspection and
received a 5 rating, effective Monday, December 1, 2008. The inspection, conducted by
officials with the Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal ( OSFM ) , is
required on a regular basis as part of the North Carolina Response Rating System
( NCRRS ) . Among other things, the routine inspections look for proper staffing levels,
sufficient equipment, proper maintenance of equipment, communications capabilities
and the availablity of a water source.
The 5 rating is an improvement over the previous rating of 5 / 9S. The ( NCRRS ) rating
system ranges from 1 ( Highest ) to 10 ( Not recognized as a certified department by the
state, with most rural departments falling into the 9S category. While lower ratings do
not necessarily indicate poor service, a higher rating does suggest that a department is
overall better equipped to respond to fires in its district. Higher ratings can also
significantly lower homeowners insurance rates in that fire district.
hard work of all the departments members, " said Commissioner Long. " The citizens in
the Icard Fire District should rest easy knowing they have a fine group of firefighters
protecting them and their property in case of an emergency. "
State law requires ( OSFM ) officials to inspect departments serving districts of 100,000
people or less, which makes up all but 6 departments of the state's fire districts.

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MVA "Tanker Vs Passenger Van" Interstate 40
August 2, 2008
At approximately 1817 HRS Icard Fire received a Mutual Aid Request from Long View
Fire Department for an Engine Company in reference to a reported MVA involving a
Gasoline Tanker with conflicting reports of a fuel spill. Icard Engine Company 641 and
Icard C-1 responded. Traffic on I-40 was diverted at the 121 E Exit Ramp. First arriving
Long View Units established a safe area and investigated incident. It was determined
that the tanker was empty and not ruptured. The tanker usually transported a resin
type substance. Catawba County EMS transported 3 passengers from the van to area
Hospitals. This incident occurred during a sudden downpour of rain causing interstate
traffic to almost stop.

Responding Agencies: Icard C-1, E-641, Long View C-1, E-22, T-26 , Burke County EMS,
Burke County React, Hickory Rescue, Catawba County Emergency Managment,
Catawba County EMS, Catawba County Fire Marshal's Office, NCSHP

Mutual Aid to Long View " Structure Fire "
August 9, 2008

At 0336 HRS Icard Fire responded Automatic Mutual Aid to Long View for a Commercial
Structure fire. First arriving Long View unit reported a working fire. Firefighters from
Long View Ladder 25 began fire suppression. The main fire consisted of the fascia area
of the roof . The cause of the fire is believed to be a short in a neon sign. Fire Crews
were on scene until 0500 HRS .

Responding Agencies : Long View C-1, L-25, E-24, E-22, T-21, Icard C-1, E-644, T-656,
Hickory Rescue TR-5, Catawba County EMS 3 Medic-5

Reported Structure Fire
August 21, 2008
At approximately 2036 HRS Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to a reported
structure fire on U.S. 70. Icard 640 checked on scene and confirmed a working
outbuilding fire and established Fire Department Command. First due Engine 644
established a water source from a near by hydrant. Burke County React was requested
for traffic control to shut down a short section of U.S. 70 to provide firefighters with a
safe working area due the location of the building. George Hildebran Fire Department and
Lovelady Fire Department responded Automatic Mutual Aid. The fire was contained
quickly and was investigated by the Burke County Fire Marshal's Office.

Responding Agencies : Icard C-1, E-644, E-642, TR-646, Lovelady TK-637, TR-636, George
Hildebran Fire Personnel, Burke County Fire Marshal's Office 794, Burke County S.O.,
Burke County React, Burke County EMS 804.

Working Structure Fire
August 27, 2008
At approximately 1009 HRS Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to a reported
working structure fire. Lovelady Fire Department and George Hildebran Fire Department
responded Automatic Mutual Aid for this assignment. First arriving units confirmed a
working mobile home fire and a second alarm was requested. First due Engine 644
established a water source from a near by hydrant. Fire crews suppressed the fire
quickly after arrival.

Responding Agencies : Icard Fire Chief 640, E-644, E-642, TR-646, Lovelady TR-636,
TK-637, George Hildebran Fire Personnel, Burke County EMS, Burke County Fire
Marshal's Office 796, American Red Cross.

Single Vehicle MVA
August 28, 2008
At approximately 1213 HRS Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to a reported
Single Vehicle MVA around the 7700 Block of Old N.C. 10. First arriving units rendered
aid to the driver of the vehicle. Fire Department personnel established a safe working
area and provided traffic control to ensure scene safety.

Responding Agencies : Icard C-1, TR-646, Burke EMS Crew 34, NCSHP

MVA with Entrapment
July 13, 2008
At approximately 0147 HRS I.T.F.R. responded to a reported MVA with entrapment. First
arrving units found a single vehicle accident with one confirmed entrapment. The
occupant of the vehicle was extricated within minutes after arrival and was transported
by EMS.

Responding Units: Icard C-1, R-646, T-656, E-642, Burke EMS Crew 24

Patient Trapped Under Vehicle
July 21, 2008

At approximately 0909 HRS Icard Township Fire / Rescue was dispatched to a person
trapped under a vehicle at a garage. Med Center Air was placed on stand by due to
mechanism of injury. First arriving units rendered aid to the patient and requested Med
Center air to deploy, while firefighters established a safe working area, stabilized the
Landing Zone was established to land Med Center Air less than a 1/4 mile away. Patient
was transported by Med Center Air 2.

Responding Agencies : Icard Fire R- 646, E-644, C- 640, Med Center Air 2, Burke County
EMS Crew 14, Burke County EMS Supervisor 802, Burke County Sheriff's Office.

At approximately 1436 HRS. Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to a single
vehicle MVA with injuries. First arriving units rendered aid to the patient and requested
Med Center Air for transport. Med Center Air 2 deployed and proceeded to the Landing
Zone at a near by elementary school football field. Icard Engine 641 established L.Z.
Command and prepared for Med Center 2's arrival. The helicopter landed safely with
no incident and departed with the patient.

Responding Agencies : Icard C-1, E-641, R-646, Burke EMS Crew 24, Med Center Air 2,
North Carolina Highway Patrol.

Motorcycle Accident
July 24, 2008

Stand by at Conover F.D.
July 31, 2008

Icard Engine Company 644 stood by Conover Fire Department Station 1 and provided
coverage assistance due to a funeral. Coverage was provided for 6 hours. No calls
were answered while on this assignment, However when returning back to Icard
Township Fire District Icard Fire was dispatched to respond Automatic Mutual Aid to
Long View Fire Department for a Commercial Fire Alarm just as we crossed back over
into our fire district. Icard Engine Company 644 responded but was cancelled prior to
arrival due to a false alarm. About 5 minutes after being cancelled, Icard Fire was
dispatched to a reported structure fire on Wilson Rd. First arriving Unit C-1 advised
nothing was visible from the exterior and proceeded to investigate. It was determined
that there was no fire and all responding agencies were cancelled.

Structure Fire Call Response : Icard C-1, E-641, E-642, E-644, T-646, Drowning Creek
T-782, Lovelady T-636

Around 4:00 P.M. Icard Township responded with Long View Fire to an MVA with rollover
with reported entrapment. First arriving unit confirmed no entrapment.

Responding Agencies: Icard T-646, C-1, Long View E-24, T-21, Burke County EMS,
Catawba County EMS, Hickory Rescue RM-1

Baker Industries Fire
May 14, 2008
At 6:36 A.M. Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at Baker
Furniture Industries located a 1 Baker Way in Hildebran, Lovelady Fire Department
responded with a Tanker and personnel and Drowning Creek Fire Department responded
additional personnel per structural response protocol. A Ladder Truck and 5 personnel
from Long View Fire Department, an Engine and personnel from Rhodhiss Fire
Department and a Tanker and personnel from George Hildebran Fire Department were
requested also. Interior crews had the contents fire suppressed by 7:16 A.M. A total of 6
Fire Departments and over 30 Firefighter's along with the Burke County Fire Marshall's
Office responded. The cause of fire is still under investigation.

Agencies Responding: Icard C-1, E-641, E-642, E-644, T-646, Lovelady T-632, T-636, Long
View L-25, C-2, George Hildebran T-733, Drowning Creek Personnel, Rhodhiss E-361,
Burke County Fire Marshall's Office 798.

Around 4:00 P.M. Icard Township responded with Long View Fire to an MVA with rollover with
reported entrapment. First arriving unit unit confirmed no entrapment.

Responding Agencies: Icard T-646, C-1, Long View E-24, T-21, Burke County EMS, Catawba
County EMS, Hickory Rescue RM-1

June 2, 2008
MVA Reported Entrapment

MVA with Rollover
June 7, 2008

Icard Fire was dispatch to a early morning rollover in the vicinity of Shamrock drive and
Old NC 10. First arriving unit confirmed a single vehicle MVA with rollover and also
Responding Agencies: Icard C-1, Icard 646, Burke County EMS Crew 24, North Carolina
Highway Patrol.




	MVA ( 4 Vehicles Involved ) 3-26-2009 Icard Township Fire / Rescue responded to a reported MVA involving 4 vehicles shortly after 3:00 P.M. First arriving units confirmed a 4 vehicle MVA with heavy damage to one vehicle and established a safe working area. A second EMS Unit was requested due to the number of patients. Burke County React was requested to assist with traffic control. Responding Units: Icard C-1, C-640, Rescue 646, Burke County EMS Crew 14 & 11, Burke County Sheriff's Office, NCSHP, Burke County React Station 57

MVA ( Single Vehicle )
5-2-2009
Icard Fire responded to a reported MVA on Cape Hickory Rd. First arriving units
confirmed a single vehicle MVA and established a safe working area. The vehicle had
left the roadway striking a ditch and then came to rest against a retaining wall.

Responding Units: Icard C-640, C-1 & Rescue 646, Burke County EMS Crew 24, Burke
County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina Highway Patrol, Burke County React Station 57.

Icard Township Fire / Rescue will host their Annual Future Firefigher's Camp this month!
This camp is designed to educate participants about Fire Safety, basic First Aid and Fire
Service strategies used in the Fire Service. A schedule and dates for the ITFR Future
Firefighter Camp are listed below. Please contact the F.D. with any questions.
828-397-6400

Camp hours are 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Each day.

Mon. June 22: Orientation & First Aid
Tues. June 23: CPR
Wed. June 24: Fire Prevention, Apparatus and Equipment
Thur. June 25: Firefighter Obstacle Course
Fri. June 26: Cookout & Award Ceremony

Above pictures from 2008 Camp

MVA ( 2 Vehicle )
6-14-2009
Icard Fire responded to a reported MVA including 2 vehicles. The incident ocurred at
South Center ST. & Main Ave. West - Hildebran. First arriving units confirmed a 2 vehicle
MVA and established a safe working area.

Responding Agencies: Icard Fire C-640, C-1, Rescue 646, Burke County EMS, Burke
County S.O. NCSHP.

MVA ( Single Vehicle w/ Rollover )
6-15-2009
At approximately 1434 HRS Icard Fire responded to a reported MVA on Miller Bridge Rd.
First arriving unit confirmed a single vehicle rollover and established a safe working
area.

Responding Units: Icard C-640, Rescue 646, Burke County EMS Crew 22, NCSHP

( MVA ) I-40 Access Rd. & S. Center St/
6-20-2009
At approximately 1247 HRS Icard Fire responded to a reported MVA involving 2 vehicles.
First arriving units confirmed and established a safe working area. Firefighters assisted
with patient care, traffic control and contained a small fluid leak.

Responding Units: Icard C-1, C-640, Rescue 646, Burke County EMS Crew 24, NCSHP

ITFR Future Firefighter Camp
6-26-2009
The annual ITFR Future Firefighters Camp concluded on June 26,2009. Pictured above
are the participants in the camp. Participants in the camp learned about a variety of
things from techniques used in fighting fires to providing basic first aid. Participants also
completed an obstacle course among many other activities. An Award Ceremony and
Cookout was hosted the last day of the camp.

MVA ( I-40 E @ 116, Semi vs. Pickup Truck )
8-29-2009
Icard Fire responded to Interstate 40 E around the 116 for a reported MVA. First arriving
units found a 2 vehicle MVA involving a Tractor & Trailer. It appeared that after the
collision the Semi jack-knifed and hit an embankment further down the interstate from
the incident. The Interstate was closed down for several hours. Burke County React
assisted with Traffic Control.

Responding Agencies: Icard C-640, C-1, E-644 & R-646, Burke County EMS Crew 24,
Burke County React, NCSHP.

Illegal Burn
9-11-2009
At 1513 HRS Icard Fire responded to a large illegal burn on U.S. 70 near the Burke /
Catawba county line. Firefighters were on the scene for over an hour extinguishing the
fire.

Responding Agencies: Icard 640, E-644 & E-642, Burke County FMO.