ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEVERE WEATHER SIREN
The siren from the fire department will sound in the event there is a severe weather warning issued for our area. Please pay attention and check local weather sources for further information.
Santa Ride and Food Drive
The Lowell Fire Department will be hosting their annual Santa Ride on Saturday, December 7th starting at 8:00am. Santa or one of his helpers will also be collecting canned goods throughout the day (To assist the Lowell PD Food Drive), canned goods will need to be bagged and placed on the side of the road by 8am to ensure they get picked up.
A message about this event from Captain Pressley:
“The Lowell Fire Department is full of many wonderful traditions. With the holidays right around the corner, we are gearing up for one of our favorite traditions, the Santa Ride. For many years, the Lowell Fire Department has conducted a “Santa Ride” in December. This event is quite the magical moment for us, as well as the citizens of Lowell. During this ride, Santa Clause climbs aboard his merry fire truck sleigh and rides around the town greeting all of the eager children and adults alike. The firefighters of Lowell will also pass out treat bags that are complete with fruit items and candy to our community members. It is quite amazing to see the smiles on the children’s faces and the adults as well.”
In the event of inclement weather, the make-up date will be December 21st.
Retired Lowell Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Wallace Arthur “Wally” Saunders, 76, passed away at home October 4th, 2017. He was born in Carrolton, Ohio, son of the late William Arthur and Mary Jane (Francis) Saunders. In Addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughter, Rosemarie Williams; son, Robin Long; sister in law, Ann McKnight, and several siblings.
Congressman McHenry Announces $156,952 Homeland Security Grant to Lowell Fire Department in Gaston County
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Lowell Firefighters Participate in 9/11 Stair Climb.
Left to Right: FF Mark Buchanan, FF Jake Hendrix, FF Paul Mattox, FF Blake Buchanan, FF Wayne Tanner, FF Will Heath IV.
ISO Class 3!!!
Fire District Receives New Rating After Inspection
State Officials Award New District Rating
RALEIGH – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin announced today that the following Fire Districts completed their routine inspection and received the listed rating, on listed effective dates. 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 availability of a water source.
District Type Rating Effective:
Lowell Municipal 3 01/01/2017
Pinhook Smyre Rural 3/9E 01/01/2017
The NCRRS rating system ranges from one (highest) to 10 (not recognized as a certified fire 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.
“I’d like to congratulate Chief Moore for the department’s performance and for the hard work of all the department members,” said Commissioner Goodwin. “The citizens in the Town of these districts 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 six of the state’s fire districts.
-NCDOI
Click here to see our Media Advisory on the 2016 FEMA AFG Grant Receipt!
Remembering Richard Sheltra!
Thank you to all of the citizens of Lowell for bringing cookies by to remember Richard Sheltra! #PVFD73
Click HERE to see our Media Advisory on our 2016 State Grant Receipt.
Lowell FF Marcus Usery makes the local paper with this special gender reveal!
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Lowell FF Miller, Thank you for your service!
Congrats To FF Mark Buchanan On 40 Years Of Service
“Rowdy” Rescued From A Storm Drain
On February 28th, firefighters from Lowell and Cramerton went to the rescue of a small dog “Rowdy” that had found his way stuck in a storm drain. Captain Hale, Lieutenant Skeen, FF Christenbury, FF Heath, FF Williams, FF Woods (41), FF Karagias (41).
New Members Tanner, Hendrix, and Carter Learning About The Ladder Company
Outstanding Volunteer Fire Department in Gaston County Award
It is an honor to inform you that the Lowell Volunteer Fire Department has been selected as the Gaston County Jaycees Outstanding Gaston County Volunteer Fire Department this year. Lowell VFD was selected by the Gaston County Jaycees DSA Committee.
Left to Right:
Chief Scott Moore, FF Rusty Stamey, FF Micheal Watkins, Safety Officer Bryan Kiker, Lieutenant Jake Skeen, FF Blake Buchanan, Assistant Chief David Thornburg, FF Jantzen Lewis, FF Mary Williams
Click HERE to see our Media Advisory on our recent rescue certification.
Click HERE to see our Media Advisory on our 2015 State Grant Receipt.
Firefighter Sam Boyles was greeted by his Firefighter Family with a going away cake during this Tuesdays Training Night. Sam will be headed off to Appalachian State University this fall. Congrats Sam!
