Grayson Fire Department * 316 East 3rd Street * Grayson, KY 41143

CITY COUNCIL AWARDS FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION BID

During regular session of city council, Pack's Inc. of Morehead was awarded the bid for construction of the new fire station for the Grayson Fire Department. Pack's was 1 of 2 contractors recommended by the city's architectural and engineering firm retained a year and a half ago to start plans for the new facility. Recommendations were based on price and ability to complete a project of the magnitude planned for the city. The current fire station, located at 301 E. Third Street was constructed around 1970 and has been outgrown by the needs of the fire department since the 1980's, requiring the department to store some vehicles outside due to a lack of space. Approximately 1/4 of the funding for the new station, to be located at 310 E. Third Street, just down the street from the current location, is being provided from state funding secured by Senator Charlie Borders.

Posted on: January 14, 2009

Ground Breaking Ceremony Held for new Fire Station on March 10, 2009

 

Members from the Grayson Fire Department, City Counsel, and State Government as well as the Grayson Mayor held the ground breaking ceremony for the new Fire Station is the begin construction in the next few weeks. No exact date has been set for completion of the Fire Station.

 

Posted on: March 15, 2009

Grayson takes delivery of new Tanker.

 

Members from the Grayson Fire Department drove to Luverne, Minnesota to pick up a 2010 Kenworth Tanker made by Midwest Fire Apparatus. Purchasing this truck was made possible though a grant program that paid $138,000 of the $168,000 price tag. The other portion was paid by Grayson City Council. The truck will be on display during the Memory Day activities.

Posted on: May 14, 2009

Grayson Fire Department Rib Dinner has big turnout.

 

The Grayson Fire Department hosted it’s annual Memory Days Rib Dinner on Saturday May 23rd at the Fire Department. Members of the Grayson Fire Dept and along with other guest cooks, started cooking early that morning around 5:00am. Smoked Ribs and Grilled Chicken was the main items on the menu with various other food items rounding out this full course meal. The food line was opened at 11:00am. and by 12:30pm the food had ran out.  We had a great turnout for the Rib Dinner this year, and the Fire Dept would like to thank all those for coming out and sharing in the good food and fellowship. We are hoping to have next year’s dinner in the new Fire Station that should be built by the end of this year. Thanks again for all the support!

Posted on: May 28, 2009

2008 Year End Call Report

Grayson takes delivery on new 2009 Polaris Ranger XP.

 

The Grayson Fire Department picked up their first ATV Side by Side today from Fannin Motors in Canonsburg, a local Polaris dealer. The Polaris Ranger XP 700 will assist in the rescue of patients in heavy wooded areas not accessible by normal means. The Rescue Skid in the rear of the Ranger has a place to secure a stokes basket as well as a elevated seat for the EMT/ Paramedic working on the patient. This unit also comes with a 3500lb. Winch that is able to be used on the front or the back of the Ranger. The Polaris Ranger will be at the Carter County Fair this week in the evening to help with medical calls as well as working the Main events. We would be happy to show this new equipment to anyone, just stop over and take a look.

 

Posted on: August 10, 2009

Trick-or-Treat 2009 has a big turnout at GFD.

 

The Grayson Fire Department passed out candy to over 600 children on Thursday night the 29th. Sparky, the fire prevention dog, even made a special appearance to help hand out the candy. Children had the opportunity to take pictures with Sparky, as well as climb into some fire trucks and talk with some real fire fighters. Everyone had a great time, and the Grayson Fire Department is looking forward to next year’s Trick-or-Treat where hopefully we will be hosting it at our new station which is currently under construction. Thanks to all of those who stopped by, we will see you all again next year!

 

Posted on: October 31, 2009

Fire prevention week 2009 — “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned”

 

Fire prevention week this year was from October 4-10. The Grayson Fire Department went to local area elementary schools and talked to around 200 children during the course of the week. The children were taught not go to go back into a burning house, how to “Stop, Drop, and Roll”, and various other fire prevention ideas that they could discuss with their parents. Just remember, Fire Prevention Week is not just for kids, it is for adults as well. Parents, please talk with your children about the importance of fire safety around the house. And if you need any information about fire safety, feel free to look at our “Public Education” page on this website, or email us at: graysonfire@gmail.com.

 

Posted on: October 11, 2009

Grayson FD takes delivery of new Dive Equipment.

 

Grayson Fire Department strives to fulfill a growing need for a professional search and recovery team, “SCUBA”, to cover the waterways in Grayson Fire District and other jurisdictions through mutual aid. With money earned through donated scrap metal, several GFD members traveled to Lexington to purchase equipment. Striving to have a professional scuba team with state of art equipment, New Horizons Scuba Diving owners worked with GFD members to assure them of having the very best gear. Equipment has been procured for four members with a long range goal of purchasing four additional sets. Some of the equipment bought was: Halcyon Infinity BCD’s , MK-17 and R395 Regulators, 80 cubic inch Aluminum Tanks, Scuba-Pro Jet Fins, Scuba-Pro Gauge Consoles, Divator Interspiro Full Face Masks, Wrist Compasses, and Diver Alert Markers.

 

Posted on: April 10, 2010      Story courtesy of: Joanne Dunfee

 

GFD Visits Justice Center

 

During Grayson Fire Department’s visit to the Justice Center Tuesday evening, Gary Conn, Commonwealth Attourney, instructed members on the procedures for testifying during cases involving the fire department. In order to be better prepared when called to the threat of a potential fire at the Center, members toured the Center following the address by Attorney Conn obtaining knowledge of the fire alarm and electrical system.

 

Posted on: April 25, 2010      Story courtesy of: Joanne Dunfee

 

Accident on I-64 at the 174 mile marker.

 

Grayson and Norton-Branch Fire Departments responded to an accident at the 174 mm on I-64 Friday evening when David Greenhill of Olive Hill lost control of his 96’ Ford Taurus. Refusing transport to a medical facility, Greenhill was checked out by Carter Co. EMS. Investigation the accident were the Carter Co. Sheriff’s Department and KY State Police.

 

Posted on: May 2, 2010      Story courtesy of: Joanne Dunfee

 

Two Vehicle Accident on I-64

 

Answering tones Wednesday afternoon to a two vehicular accident, Grayson and Norton-Branch Fire Departments responded along with KSP to the 175mm. Driving a Ford Taurus, Tresa Carper with her grandchild avoided injury when being struck by Tim Porter of Grayson driving his Pontiac GTO. Porter was transported by Carter Co. EMS 6 with Jason Smith, paramedic, on board. As of Friday, Porter was in intensive car at Cabell Huntington Hospital. The accident is still under investigation.

 

Posted on: July 7, 2010      Story courtesy of: Joanne Dunfee

 

Fatality Vehicle Accident on I-64

 

Driving eastbound Sunday afternoon, Angela Acosta of Lexington lost control of her Chevrolet Blazer rolling over several times and coming to rest on its top in the westbound lane of I-64 at the 170mm. Ronnie Wallace, Carter Co. Deputy Coroner, pronounced Mrs. Acosta dead at the scene. However the story doesn’t end there. The story began earlier that afternoon when EMS personnel responded to the scene - Amanda Sturgill and Ben Justice, Paramedics, with Michelle Metzer and Breanna Furst, EMT’s. Using their medical skills they began working on Jason, age 5, and Cameron age 10, who both had to be airlifted by Health Net and Air Methods to Cabell Huntington Hospital. The Grayson Fire Department assisted EMS with medical support, took information, extricated Mrs. Acosta from the car, neutralized the hazards and washed down the highway while the Grahn Fire Department gave their support and assistance wherever needed. The Kentucky State Police investigated the accident, met Mr. Acosta, who flew in from Lexington to Tri-State Airport, and transported him to the hospital to be with his sons. Then there was Millis Wolfe, who removed the vehicle from the highway. Sure there were several motorists, who were inconvenienced and irate that the interstate was closed fro over three hours, but there were those motorists who offered assistance, gave out water, and felt sympathy for all those responders doing their job. It wasn’t and easy job to do, but then, that is what emergency first responders do. Working as a team, they used their skills and talents to assist one another. Two little boys lost their mother that day, and the emergency responders when home knowing that they did their best. So the next time, one hears a siren and sees flashing red lights, be thankful that there are those men and women out there willing to dedicate themselves to helping others in a time of need.

 

Posted on: July 19, 2010      Story courtesy of: Joanne Dunfee

 

New Fire Station Now in Operation

 

After almost two years of planning and building, the New Grayson Fire Department Station is now in operation. Monday August 2, 2010 the paperwork was signed and the building was officially turned over to the City of Grayson Fire Department. The members are very excited to move into the new building because of the increased room for apparatus and for training. There is still some minor outside work that is still underway, such as the landscaping and blacktop being put down. There are plans to hold a Public Open House, after the members of the Fire Department gets settled into their new Station. A date for this event has not yet been set.

 

Posted on: August 2, 2010

 

Vehicle Backs into Building

 

The Grayson Fire Department responded to the intersection of Robert & Mary Ave. and 2nd Street in response to a gas leak. When the Engine crew arrived on scene they found that a vehicle had backed into a natural gas meter on the outside of an apartment building, and then continued to back into a building where it came to rest. The gas meter was broken off the supply line going to a building thus causing natural gas to leak out. The engine crew was able to safely shut off the flow of gas. Utilities came and locked out the valve so it could not be turned back on until the meter had been fixed. The occupants of the building were evacuated for safety reasons until the gas had been shut off. Luckily, no one was injured during this accident. The Grayson Police Department investigated the accident and Wolfe’s Wrecker Service safely removed the vehicle from the building.

 

Click Here to be directed to the pictures from this accident.

 

Posted on: August 7, 2010