LKNVFD - Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department

Lake Norman VFD announces FD Funday

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:45:00 -0400

Saturday, September 11, the Lake Norman VFD Auxillary will be hosting a Firehouse Funday for the community. This will be a great opportunity to tour the station, see the trucks, and meet the firefighters that make up our department. There will be lots of games and activities for kidsand adults alike. Activities will include inflatables, a dunking booth, and face painting among others. Hamburgers and hot dogs, along with ice cream and other snacks will be available. Come join us for a day of fun and learning. And while you are there, ask about how you too can help serve your community with Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Dept.

Lake Norman Firefighter is honored as Iredell County Firefighter of the Year

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:53:00 -0400

Wesley Rigdon has been a member of Lake Norman Fire Department for two and a half years. Saturday night was the biggest night of his young career. Wesley was honored as the AY Neel Iredell County Firefighter of the Year. His nomination mentioned several calls Wesley responded to and his qualifications he has worked hard to get. It also made note of the time devoted to the department when someone has to be around for public service events at the station. The award itself is named after a founding member of Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department, AY Neel. Mr Neel was active with the department and with Piedmont Mutual Insurance who sponsors the award. Upon his death in 2006, the award was named after Mr. Neel. Wesley is the first Lake Norman member to be honored as the county's top firefighter since Eddie Neel won the award in the mid 1980's. On behalf or Lake Norman Fire Department, we want to congratulate Wesley on his achievement.

Woodland Heights again wins county Fire Quiz Bowl

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:32:00 -0400

Woodland Heights Elementary won the Irededll county Fire Quiz Bowl recently in Statesville. Woodland Heights, the reigning state champion, was coached by Lake Norman VFD Firefighter Neil Baker. The Fire Quiz Bowl is a trivia type game that asks school children fire safety questions. Neil's brother Mark Baker, also a Lake Norman firefighter, coached Lake Norman Elementary to a fourth place finish. Congratulations and thank you to the students and coaches of this year's teams.

Updated press release

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:42:00 -0400

As of Monday January 18, 2010, Junior Firefighter Mason Missler resigned as a member of Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department. This ends Lake Norman Fire Department's involvement in this case. Any further disciplinary actions will be handled by the Iredell County Sherriff's office and the judicial system. We apologise for any confusion that may have been caused by our statement concerning the handling of this case.

Official Press Release

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:45:00 -0400

The Officer's and Board of Directors of the Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department take these charges against this member very seriously. Any disciplinary actions taken against the member will be handled in house and will not be released to the public. The members of our organization strive to help the community whenever we can serve. We are aware of the damage to our image these charges have caused. The members of Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department will restore the public's trust and confidence in our department, as well as the proud men and women who have dutifully served this community since 1966.

LNVFD gets Plymovent system

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:46:00 -0400

Visitors to Lake Norman's station may notice the yellow pipes hanging from the ceilling. This is the new Plymovent system recently installed. The Plymovent is an air filtration system that captures the exhaust from trucks and safely removes it from the area. The system was puchased with $61,750 from a FEMA grant. Lake Norman VFD received this grant thanks to many hours of work by Robert Burtsell.

Lake Norman holds annual awards banquet

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:26:00 -0400

Lake Norman Fire Department held their annual awards banquet December 5, 2009 at their station. Annual awards were presented to honor those who serve the department. Fire Officer of the Year award was presented to Herman Kruger for outstanding leadership in the department. Wesley Rigdon was named the Firefighter of the Year. This award is given by the officers of the department to an outstanding firefighter each year. The first ever Junior Firefighter of the Year award was given to Gunther Beam. The Chief's Award was given to Dana Joyner. Also, Jonathan Miller was recognized for 15 years of service and Matt Thompson was honored for 10 years of service to the department.

Home Burns For Hour In Mooresville

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:52:00 -0400

It took firefighters a little more than an hour to get a fire under control at a home in Mooresville. Emergency workers said the first call came it at 1:14 a.m. for the fire on Tannenbaum Court. [More]

Woodland Heights Elementary Wins State Title

Wed, 06 May 2009 10:42:00 -0400

For a few tense minutes, it looked like the state crown would go to a team of fourth-graders from Mecklenburg County. But a couple of correct responses in the late stages pulled Woodland Heights Elementary even with Victory Christian School, sending the Fire and Life Safety Bowl title into a three-question tie-breaker. Each team answered one question correctly, bringing the match down to the final question. Woodland Heights buzzed in on the final question and got it right to bring the state Fire and Life Safety Quiz Bowl trophy home to Mooresville to be placed beside the county trophy the team won in March. [More]

Man dies trying to save dog from fire

Mon, 04 May 2009 08:13:00 -0400

A 20-year-old man died Sunday night after trying to rescue a dog inside his parents' burning house in Mooresville. The Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department received a call at 4:21 p.m. about a house on fire on Wildiris Drive, west of Interstate 77 off Brawley School Road. The fire was out by 5:45 p.m., an Iredell Sheriff's dispatcher said Sunday night. Neighbors say the 20-year-old was outside when he was asked if anyone was inside. He said only the dog and ran inside to rescue the animal. Firefighters had to carry him outside. He was unconscious when an ambulance took him to Lake Norman Regional Hospital, neighbors said. Late Sunday, WCNC-TV, the Observer's news partner, reported that he had died. The dog died, too. Update May 6, 2009 Cause of Fatal Mooresville Fire Undetermined Fire officials said this morning they weren't able to determine what caused Sunday's fire on Wildiris Drive that killed Joshua Waynick, 20, when he went into his home to try to rescue the family's dog.

Waynick was outside the home when the fire started in the master bedroom, Iredell County Deputy Fire Marshall David Souther said. His parents were out of town at the time.

Autopsy results are pending at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, Souther said. The dog also died in the fire.

Mooresville 4-year-old fights for his life

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:08:00 -0400

A 4-year-old Mooresville boy is fighting for his life after being injured by a lawn mower April 22. Preston Loyd was playing in the yard of his Corona Circle home when he was accidentally run over by a lawn mower operated by his grandfather. Preston is the son of Mooresville residents Ashton and Cinamon Loyd, and a preschooler at Peninsula Baptist Church. [More]

Lake Norman VFD receives FEMA grant

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:09:00 -0400

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today awarded $1,081,279 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding to local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations in the state of North Carolina. Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department received $61,750 for operations and safety. [More]

A boating class...just for girls

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:47:00 -0400

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a safe boating class in Mooresville March 21 for girls only. Open to girls 14 and older, the class will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department on Brawley School Road. [More]

LNVFD halts works on its boat until problem fixed

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:33:00 -0400

Cornelius-Lemley Fire and Rescue will have to wait a bit longer to start training on its newest piece of equipment - and that also means one other Lake Norman-area fire department has put its training plans on hold. A $400,000 fireboat delivered to Cornelius-Lemley Fire and Rescue in December will be going back to the California manufacturer's plant for upgrades because the boat did not pass the department's shakedown tests on Lake Norman. The fire department received the 37-foot Harbor Guard Boats fireboat - the first of its model sold - on Dec. 13 after flying out for the boat's sea trials on the Pacific Ocean. [More]

Lake Norman VFD receives FEMA grant

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:39:00 -0400