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11/4/23 19:59 - FFD responded to the reported structure fire on Bob Kivett Road. Engine 8 arrived to find a fully involved outbuilding, threatening additional structures. Personnel stretched multiple hoselines to protect nearby buildings and extinguish the fire. East Side Fire Department, Westside Fire & Rescue, Randolph County Emergency Services EMS and FMO also responded. No injuries reported. Cause is under investigation.

Today, Franklinville firefighters took advantage of the weather to give the almighty Rescue 8 some cleaning and tool maintenance. This particular piece of fire apparatus carries enough tools and equipment to tackle anything from complex vehicle rescue and stabilization, including tractor trailers and heavy machinery, to high angle rope rescues. As one of the only heavy rescues in Randolph County, it is essential that this truck, and its equipment, are kept clean and in working order. Franklinville firefighters work 24/7/365, including holidays and weekends, and are always busy working to serve the citizens of Franklinville.

After responding to 2 CO alarms, 2 Medical calls, including a traumatic injury, and a kitchen fire, Franklinville Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a drowning with possible entrapment. Firefighters arrived to find an overturned sub-compact tractor, down a steep embankment, submerged in a pond. The patient was quickly located under the tractor and extricated. Our prayers and deepest condolences are with the victim's family. https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/man-drowned-farming-accident-randleman-randolph-county/83-bfb9e066-4390-4ad4-aced-d8de3f628660

Last month, Franklinville Fire & Rescue responded to a building collapse at the Franklinville United Methodist Church. Engine 8 arrived to find that the building had partially collapsed. Unfortunately, the damage was unrepairable, and portions of the building had to be torn down for safety reasons. Firefighters were on scene during the demolition to assist with crowd control overall scene safety, as well as assisting with salvaging as much history as possible, including the church bell. Video Credit: WFMY News 2 & Backroad Capers

Firefighters are only as good as their training, and equipment. Many do not realize that a single piece of fire aparatus can take more than 12 months to build. Below are some pictures on our brand new Engine, which was ordered last year. This will replace the current first due Engine out of Station 8, located at 146 W. Main St. Franklinville. The new truck design will provide firefighters with safer, and quicker, access to tools and equipment while on a fire scene.

On Easter Sunday, Randolph County fire dispatch notified C-shift personnel that a dog had fallen into the river. Members were able to locate and rescue the animal and return it to its owner.

This week, we were given the opportunity to transform our meeting area into a training room that can comfortably sit between 60-70 people. This new furniture will benefit firefighters, and the community, by allowing us to host fire classes, training, and meetings. In addition, this will help us during storms and natural disasters by allowing us a large staging space for responding members to receive updates and coordinate responses. We would like to extend a special thanks to the New Hanover County EOC for the tables and chairs, and Captain Joe Walsh for locating and coordinating this.

Not all of our district has the luxury of fire hydrants. Many times, in the case of a fire, water must be shuttled in by large tankers. In certain cases, firefighters can use a large body of water, as seen below. Tonight, firefighters practiced using a pond, 50ft from the roadway and down an embankment, to setup a water supply. This was a difficult task since the height and distance is beyond the normal limits of typical drafting. Pump operators learned how to think outside the box and successfully establish a water supply.

Today, several fire chiefs in Randolph County represented our county and their departments by attending NC Legislative day. Franklinville Fire Chief Kyle Dixon, and Deputy Chief Brian Causey, met with Senator Dave Craven, Senator Amy Galey, US Congressman Richard Hudson, NC House Brian Biggs, and NC House Rep. Neal Jackson, to discuss various issues in the Fire Service.

Beginning April 3rd, Franklinville Fire & Rescue expanded daytime coverage by adding a crew at Station 22 with bigger plans to come! Station 22 is equipped with: Tanker 22: 3,000 gallon / 1,250 gpm tanker/pumper Engine 22: 1,250 gallon / 1,500 gpm engine Heavy Rescue 22: equipped with extrications tools, stabilization equip. and rope rescue gear. Engine 221: 660 gallon / 1,000 gpm engine setup for brush fires.

4-10-23 - Rescue 8 responded at the request of Asheboro Fire Department for the MVA vs. a structure. Personnel assisted with stabilization. East Side Fire Department, Westside Fire & Rescue, Ash-Rand Rescue Squad and EMS Inc., Randolph County Emergency Services, and Asheboro Police Department also responded.

At approximately 5:45PM Franklinville Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a flooding condition at the mobile home park located off Edwards Farm Rd. Chief 8 assumed command and requested Engine 8 block the roadway and begin evacuating residents away from the flood waters. Rescue 8 personnel staged at Edwards Farm Rd. and prepared for possible water rescue. Due to electrocution hazards, the power company was immediately requested to disconnect the primary power lines leading into the park. Upon investigation it was found that the culvert had become completely blocked with debris, resulting in water levels rising 10-15ft above normal. DOT was notified and upon arrival immediately began removing the debris allowing water to properly drain. Citizens were able to return to their homes shortly after 8:00PM. All personnel cleared the scene shortly before 9:00PM. FlooWe would like to extend a special thank you to our friends at the Ramseur Fire Department for assisting us with traffic control. Units on Scene: Chief 8 Engine 8 Rescue 8 Car 8 Chief 4 Engine 43