Firefighters stayed busy over the past week responding to fire alarm activations and vehicle accidents. A moped driver was transported to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte after being hit by a pickup truck at the intersection of North Main Street and Glasgow Street, and one passenger was transported for injuries sustained after being rear-ended on I 77 at Exit 28.
Also this week, student pulled a fire alarm at Davidson Elementary, and an unknown suspect discharged a fire extinguisher in the upstairs living area of the Kappa Alpha fraternity house at Davidson College. Firefighters were unable to reset the alarm system due to the excessive amount of dry chemical that permeated the building from the the extinguisher, and a Mecklenburg County fire marshal was notified of the incident.
Details on these stories and more (as well as a tally of the week’s medical calls) may be found below.
FIRE REPORTS
FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 10:56 a.m., 431 Concord Road, Davidson College Department of Human Resources - Engine 1 and Ladder 1 investigated a fire alarm activation with Cornelius units and found that the alarm system had been triggered accidentally while Davidson College Physical Plant personnel performed maintenance on it. No hazards were present.
FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2:18 p.m., 635 South St., Davidson Elementary – Engine 1 and Ladder 1 investigated a fire alarm activation and were informed that a student had pulled a fire alarm. Firefighters reset the pull station after ensuring that no hazards were present and cleared the scene without incident.
FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 8:41 p.m., 133 Glasgow Street, Tomlinson Dormitory, Davidson College – Engine 1 investigated a fire alarm activation and found that a smoke detector had been triggered by a plate of overcooked crème brûlée in a student’s microwave.
FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 10:27 p.m., North Main Street at Glasgow Street – Engine 1 responded to a motor vehicle accident between a pickup truck and a moped. Firefighters assisted the responding Medic ambulance with providing medical aid to the moped driver, who was transported to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. See our Feb. 24 report, “Moped driver hurt in North Main St. accident”
SATURDAY, FEB. 25, 2:22 a.m., 408 Ridge Road, Davidson College Apartments – Engine 1 investigated a fire alarm activation and found that a smoke detector had been triggered by burnt food.
SATURDAY, FEB. 25, 10:32 p.m., 114 Patterson Court Circle, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Davidson College - Engine 1 and Ladder 1 investigated a fire alarm activation and found that the alarm system had malfunctioned. No smoke detectors had been triggered, but firefighters successfully reset the alarm system.
SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 12:04 a.m., 126 Patterson Court Circle, Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Davidson College – Engine 1 and Ladder 1 investigated a fire alarm activation and found someone had discharged a fire extinguisher in the main floor living area. Firefighters were unable to reset the alarm system due to the excessive amount of dry chemical that permeated the building from the the extinguisher, and a Mecklenburg County fire marshal was notified of the incident. Davidson College Campus Police established a fire watch for the building until the alarm system could be put back in service.
SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 11:44 p.m., 214 Greenway Street, Huntersville- From the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office: The Huntersville Police and Fire Departments responded to an active structure fire at 214 Greenway St. Upon arrival, firefighters and police officers witnessed a detached garage at this location, fully engulfed in flames. It was determined the building was vacant and adjacent homes were evacuated. At this time, the fire is under investigation and arson is not suspected. The only witness was a passing motorist who reported the fire. If anyone has any information pertaining to this incident, please contact Lt. Kevin Johnston of the Huntersville Police Department at 704-464-5400 or the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office.
MONDAY, FEB. 27, 7:14 a.m., 10899 Sudbury Road, Kannapolis – Engine 1 was cancelled while responding to a fire alarm activation with Odell firefighters.
MONDAY, FEB. 27, 12:25 p.m., 233 S. Main St., Davidson United Methodist Church – Engine 1 and Ladder 1 investigated a fire alarm activation and found that a smoke detector had been triggered by a cotton candy machine being operated inside. No hazards were present and firefighters reset the alarm without incident.
MONDAY, FEB. 27, 3:50 p.m., 400 Watson Street – Engine 1 and Ladder 1 investigated a fire alarm activation and found that the system had malfunctioned. Firefighters notified the property owner and advised that the alarm system needed to be serviced by the alarm company.
TUESDAY, FEB. 28, I-77 at Exit 28 – Engine 3 and Ladder 1 responded to a motor vehicle collision. One occupant was transported by the responding Medic ambulance to a local hospital.
MEDICAL CALLS, FEB. 24 – MAR. 2
Following are the medical calls Davidson Fire Department responded to last week. The department says patient privacy laws prohibit public release of addresses or other details.
- Breathing problem, 1
- Chest pain, 2
- Diabetic problem, 1
- Fall victim, 3
- Psychiatric problem, 1
- Traffic accident, 1
- Traumatic injury, 1
- Unknown problem/Man down, 1
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