How Many Departments Had Calls Related To Fireworks

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Permalink Reply by Jay Nicholson on July 4, 2009 at 10:05pm

Wrong coast for my FD, but here's a bad one.

OCRACOKE, N.C. – A second worker has died from injuries he suffered after a fireworks truck exploded on a remote North Carolina Island.

A spokesman for a Chapel Hill burn center says the worker died about six hours after the blast Saturday morning.

Hyde County spokeswoman Jamie Tunnell says three other workers were injured when the truck exploded as the workers prepared for the annual Independence Day fireworks display on the Ocracoke Island docks.

The men worked for Melrose South Pyrotechnics near Rock Hill, S.C. The company has sent an official to work with investigators.

The explosion was heard across Ocracoke village and a witness said it looked like 40 minutes worth of fireworks went off in four seconds.

The island is only accessible by boat and ferry.

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Permalink Reply by kyle on July 5, 2009 at 2:36pm

i responded for mutual aid for this call and it could have been a whole lot worse. luckly the FD was standing by when it went off, by the time our trucks were brought over on the ferry everything was out and we just stood by as they got there equipment back in service.

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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on July 6, 2009 at 5:02am

Hey Jay, Thanks for responding to the discussion. I just happened to see that
on our local TV station. I live near by Rock Hill, and it was big news here in SC.,
as well in NC. You don't normally hear of this happening when it is being handled
by professional, but just goes to show, anything can happen reguardless of how
much experiance you may have. Thanks again for adding to the discussion. Be well,
and stay safe out there Brother.

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Permalink Reply by theresa scoggins on July 12, 2009 at 8:29pm

i seen the on tv and i just could'nt belive it. this to me was something unusual. i felt so bad for the people and their families. like always thank GOD there was one survior. hope he is
doing very well.

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Permalink Reply by Fire Capt. 1304 on July 4, 2009 at 10:30pm

No calls due to the use of fireworks yet! but in three hours we ran 1 carbon monoxide alarm, 1 overdose, and 2 assault victims. I know that doesnt seem like alot but 4 calls in 3 hours is very unusual for us we usually run 4 calls a week. We have had a busy day so far.

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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on July 6, 2009 at 5:07am

Hey Fire Capt., Thanks for responding to the discussion. I am glad to hear
that you didn't have any calls related to fireworks, otherwise you would of had
a much busier day. Be well, and stay safe out there Brother.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Gaudio on July 4, 2009 at 10:58pm

I'm working 16 at the ambulance outside of my hometown but I'd be at the Elks to watch fire works. I just got a text from my aunt saying that a few people and my uncle, who was a paramedic just got hurt from a fire works accident.

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Permalink Reply by Reg Mathis on July 5, 2009 at 12:04am

None yet...but we just got a tone out for a bonfire/brushfire....so we'll see!

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Permalink Reply by Reg Mathis on July 5, 2009 at 9:17am

Turned out to be nothing more than an overzealous vollie reporting a campfire...

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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on July 6, 2009 at 5:16am

Hey Reg, Good to hear from you again. I have a question for you?
Are fireworks legal in the state of Georgia, as they are here in SC ???

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Permalink Reply by Reg Mathis on July 6, 2009 at 8:24am

Hiya Mick, good to be heard from again! Nope, they evidently have 2(or more?) classes of fireworks. The class that is legal to purchase in GA are the kind that you set on the ground and light and make a pretty fountain of sparks. No explosions and no rockets. So I guess to answer your question, yes and no!

How's that for double-speak!!!

TCSS

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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on July 6, 2009 at 11:14am

Hey Reg, That's a good answer, very well explained if I say so myself.
Be well, and stay safe Brother.

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