West End Fire & Rescue Department, West End, NC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
N 35° 14.201 W 079° 34.134
17S E 630217 N 3900229
West End Fire & Rescue Department was chartered in 1956 and has been serving the community with pride since that time.
Waymark Code: WMMAJR
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member waypointazoid
Views: 2

The unit provides area citizens with fire protection and rescue services from their station off NC 73. There are two pumpers and several other vehicles in their equipment list. They provide other departments with mutual aid coverage via and equipment truck that can refill air bottles for air packs firefighters use to provide air while entering a burning building or other hazardous breathing environment. Rescue equipment includes the Hurst Tool for extricating victims of pin-ins. Staff are well versed in emergency treatment through continuing education and hands on training to be ready for any possible emergency.
Paid or Volunteer: Part Paid / Part Volunteer

EMS Involvement: yes

Has 911 Dispatch: yes

Has Emergency Call Box: no

Has Emergency Siren: yes

Has Fire Pole: no

Number of Firetrucks: 2

Physical Address:
4203 NC Highway 73
West End, NC United States
28376


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Average Alarms Per Year: Not Listed

Related Website: Not listed

Number of Emergency Staff: Not Listed

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