McAdenville Volunteer Fire Department, Cramerton’s current fire services provider successfully passed a 9S inspection from the Office of the State Fire Marshall on November 6th.

Cramerton Fire Chief, Lance Foulk is continuing to work with Chief Beasley to ensure a smooth transition into the Town operated Fire Department. Chief Foulk is still accepting volunteer interest cards either through online submittal or hard copy to Town Hall.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Cramerton Fire Department at 704-879-4231 with any questions.

PRESS RELEASE

Direct questions or comments to:

Michael C. Peoples, Town Manager
155 North Main Street, Cramerton, NC 28032
Office: 704.824.4337 / Fax: 704.824.8943

September 15, 2011

Town of Cramerton Hires New Fire Chief  

Lance Foulk has been named the new fire chief for the Town of Cramerton. The Town received more than 20 applicants for the new position. The Board of Commissioners narrowed the search by choosing 5 to complete an Assessment Center administered by Centralina Council of Governments. The candidates were awarded points after completing exercises such as structured interviews, managing fire scenes, and presentations.

Mayor Ronnie Worley says, “Lance is a highly qualified individual that exhibits a passion for the fire service and we look forward to his serving our community.” Chief Foulk is currently serving as a Battalion Chief for the City of Charlotte and has worked with them since 1994. He has over 20 years of volunteer experience and looks forward to working with many volunteers from the area. He currently resides in Cramerton.

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If you are interested in serving as a volunteer for the Town of Cramerton Fire Department, please fill out the interest form available on the Cramerton Fire Deparment Page.

The Board of Commissioners would like to take this opportunity to convey factual and relevant information regarding fire services and the discontinuance of service provided by the Cramerton Volunteer Fire Department. Over the last month there has been conflicting information regarding fire services in the Town of Cramerton.

Click below for an informational bulletin containing the facts for which the decision to form a Town operated department were based.

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Town of Cramerton Working with Gaston County Fire Marshal to Provide Fire Services to the Town of Cramerton

Throughout the last several months, the Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners has been evaluating the provision of fire services and has been working with Gaston County Fire Marshal, Eric Hendrix and the NC State Fire Marshal’s office to implement a temporary plan to provide fire services to the Town of Cramerton effective August 1, 2011 at 12:01am.

Beginning August 1, 2011, the Town of Cramerton will temporarily be covered by mutual aid agreement, through Gaston County, by Community Volunteer Fire Department and New Hope Volunteer Fire Department. Both departments have an ISO rating of 5 and are extremely qualified and capable of providing fire services to the Town. During this time of mutual aid, the Town will be arranging a longer term contract for fire services while actively working to establish a Town operated fire department.

This plan should not result in an increase in insurance premiums to citizens or businesses or an increase in property taxes. The Board’s priority for its citizens is stable, high quality, financially sound fire services that will ensure public safety and the protection of property.

The Town is interested in creating a Town operated fire department that is staffed primarily by volunteers and supplemented by part-time employees. The Town understands and appreciates the amount of administrative oversight of operations that must be performed and feels that this service is best provided by a Town department.

The Town appreciates the volunteers that have provided fire protection in Cramerton and looks forward to their participation in the newly created Town department.

Please Direct questions or comments to:

Michael C. Peoples, Town Manager
155 North Main Street, Cramerton, NC 28032
Office: 704.824.4337 / Fax: 704.824.8943
Email Address: mpeoples@cramerton.org

Download the official press release below:

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