Department Profile[]
The Community Fire Department is a volunteer department, operating from a single station in Belmont, North Carolina.
History[]
The Community Volunteer Fire Department began operating in July 1956. Their first truck was purchased that year from the Howe Fire Equipment Company for $9,200. In 1957, the department responded to 39 calls. In 1958, members of the department built a station on land land leased from Belmont Abbey. In 1973, the department donated their first fire truck to the newly formed East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department. In 1978, the station was damaged in a fire believed to be the result of an electrical problem. The damage was not severe and the members saved both the the department's fire engines. In 1986, the department built a new station at 6116 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont. That building still stands and is an automotive service center.
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Station | 6116 Wilkinson Boulevard, Belmont | 1986-2000 | Became an automotive service center. |
Apparatus Roster[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
Fire Station 32 - 1873 Perfection Avenue, Belmont[]
Built 2000
- Engine 32 - 2022 Spartan Metro Star / Smeal (2000/750/30A) (SN#5203)
- Rescue 32 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle (2000/1000/20A/20B) (Reg#Y22315)
- Tanker 32 - 2009 International 7600 / Smeal (1250/3000) (SN#3693)
- Squad 32 - 2006 Ford F-550 / American LaFrance FasTak (250/300)
- Engine 323 - 1989 Simon-Duplex D500 / E-One (1250/100) (SO#6851)
Retired Apparatus[]
- 1998 American LaFrance Eagle / 3D pumper (1500/1000/30A) (Reg#B00717) (SN#3018) (Ex-Engine 32) (Ex-Southside Fire Company (Pennsylvania)) (Sold to Wears Valley Volunteer Fire Department)
- 1985 AM General brush (300/800) (Ex-Brush 326) (Sold to New Salem Volunteer Fire Department (North Carolina))