At 2138 hours, Gilead Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a 2 vehicle MVA on Beatties Ford Road at April Mist Trail.  Upon arrival, Engine 1 and Rescue 1 found two vehicles, with heavy damage on both.  Patient care was initiated on all four patients with two being transported to the hospital by Medic.  Fluids were contained and all Gilead units cleared the scene at 2259 hours.

Gilead Fire & Rescue was dispatched at 1104 hours for a reported single vehicle MVA.  Upon arrival, a pick up truck was found to have struck a tree and actually ripped the tree out of the ground.  All Gilead units cleared the scene at 1136 hours.

The members of Gilead Fire & Rescue has begun our annual fire hydrant testing program.  The purpose of this program is to ensure that the fire hydrants have enough of pressure and can flow enough of water to provide fire protection to our citizens.  You will see our firefighters in the various neighborhoods testing the hydrants as well as flowing water.  If you notice a slight discoloration or dirty water, just flow water in your sinks and bathtubs and the problem will clear up in a few minutes.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call the fire station at 704-875-6266.

At 0627 hours, Cornelius and Gilead were dispatched to a report of smoke coming from a house on Harroway Drive.  Cornelius Engine 4 arrived on scene and reported smoke was visible.  Gilead Engine 1 reverse laid from Engine 4 and then pulled a second attack line.  Suppression teams found that the interior steps had burned away and that access had to be made via ground ladders.  Davidson Fire Department was added to the call as the RIT team.  Gilead cleared the scene at 0744 hours.

At 1330 hours, Gilead Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a reported overturned tractor trailer at the intersection of Beatties Ford Road at Neck Road.  Upon arrival, a tractor trailer dump truck fully loaded with gravel had rolled onto its passenger side, slid off the road and lost its entire load.  The driver had climbed out of the tractor and was not injured.  Gilead remained on scene for approximately 3 hours until the truck was uprighted.

At 2023 hours, Gilead Fire & Rescue was dispatched to an MVA in the area of Beatties Ford Road and April Mist Trail.  A car with one occupant was found over the embankment against a tree.  Gilead Engine 1 arrived, began patient care, and popped the drivers door.  The driver was extricated and transported to the hospital.  All Gilead units cleared at 2107 hours.  This was the third accident in this are within the past month.

At 0225 hours, Gilead Fire & Rescue, Long Creek Fire and Huntersville Fire Departments were dispatched to a possible structure fire on Johnson Davis Road.  Prior to arrival, other calls were received confirming smoke and flames were showing.  Upon arrival, a single story ranch was found with heavy flame and smoke visible.  Gilead Engine 2 began an aggresive attack along with Long Creek Engine 3.  Since there were no close by hydrants, Huntersville Tanker 1 and tanker 4 began a water shuttle.  The fire is currently under investigation by the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshall.  All units cleared the scene at 0514 hours.

At 0231 hours, Gilead Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a vehicle over an embankment at the intersection of Beatties Ford Road & Neck Road.  Upon arrival, the vehicle was located approximately 30 feet off the road with one passenger.  Gilead Engine 1 initiated spinal protocal, placed the driver on a backboard, and Medic transported the driver to the hospital.  All Gilead units cleared the scene at 0326 hours.

At 0710 hours, Gilead Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Beatties Ford Road and Bud Henderson Road.  Upon arrival, Engine 1 found two vehicles, one still on Beatties Ford and one that had pulled off the road.  After checking with all the occupants, no injuries were found.  Gilead controlled the fluid spill as well as the debris in the roadway.  All units cleared at 0728 hours.

At 1952 hours of February 26, 2009, Gilead Fire & Rescue and Huntersville Fire were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Baylis Drive.  Upon arrival, smoke was showing from the second floor of the home.  The fire was contained to the second floor and is being investigated by the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshall.

At 1436 hours, Gilead Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a three car MVA at the intersection of Beatties Ford Road and Neck Road.  Upon arrival, three cars, each with only a driver, were found.  After checking on the drivers, all refused transport to the hospital.  Gilead cleared the scene at 1510 hours.

At 0523 hours on December 10, 2008, Gilead Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a reported MVA with confirmed ejection.  Upon arrival, the vehicle was found in the middle of a field.  The vehicle was approximately 140 feet off of the road with the victim found approximately 40 feet away from the vehicle.  The victim was packaged and transported via MEDIC to the hospital.  Gilead remained on scene and provided lighting to Huntersville police for approximately 2 hours.  The accident remains under investigation.

The annual Gilead Fire & Rescue Christmas party was held December 9th at Max & Erma's Restaurant in Huntersville.  As part of the celebration, the firefighter and officer of the year were announced.  This year, Gary Reagan was named officer of the year and Jeff Reid was named firefighter of the year.  Both members received leather helmets as an award.  We would like to thank Max & Erma's for a wonderful evening.

On a sunny Sunday morning in November, the duty crew at Gilead was notified by a number of members that there was a house being moved north on Beatties Ford Road.  As the morning progressed, the members saw the traffic control cars as well as the state police escorting a log cabin being moved into Lincoln County. 

At 1439 hours, Gilead Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a 2 vehicle accident at the intersection of Beatties Ford Road and Mountain Magesty Way.  Upon arrival, 2 vehicles were found, both drivers had been restrained with both vehicles air bags deployed.  Both drivers denied medical treatment.  Fluids in the roadway were contained and Gilead cleared the scene at 1501 hours.