Please take this heat seriously. Take precautions, & be careful if you have to work outside. #HeatWave

Continue to avoid I485 for now. The Outer after Wilkinson has been closed since the 11:30a hour due to a very serious crash. Our prayers are with those involved & those heroic first responders out there working for hours in this heat! #CLTtraffic

This morning, just before 7am Stations 1, 4 responded to a fire behind LNCharter Knights Elementary (Hambright Rd). E4 arrived on scene with an out building fully involved. Fire was quickly controlled, but not before destroying sports equipment for the school. #HuntersvilleFD

Engine 2 with some pumps training today… #HuntersvilleFD #TheBarn #WestSide #OG #OriginalGilead

*STRUCTURE FIRE UPDATE* From our post earlier this morning regarding the fire we responded to at LNCharter Knights Elementary school. If you can identify this individual please notify Huntersville Police immediately! #SeeSomethingSaySomething #HelpIdentify

*STRUCTURE FIRE* Overnight our Engine 2 responded to assist Cornelius FD with a house fire. 17400 Block of Harbor Walk Dr. a rear porch of a home fully involved. E2 with primary, one K-9 saved from home. Cornelius Fire with quick knock on fire, no extension into home.

This week your Huntersville firefighters are training on water supply and water hauling operations. Even though we have MANY fire hydrants located throughout our Town; we still have a need to haul and supply water in some of our more rural areas. #HuntersvilleFD

On behalf of WMU Alumni Association, WMU CEHD, and our local communities, our thoughts are with Officer Broadway's family, the Huntersville Police, and all those who are deeply impacted by his passing. 🙏🔵 jamesfuneralhomelkn.com/obituaries/wil… #OneTownOneTeam #BroncosReign

This evening, Station 1 responded to a crash on Ramah Church Road. A two vehicle crash with one entrapped in a truck on its side. Once the vehicle was stabilized, our crews helped the driver out of the vehicle. #HuntersvilleFD

*JET SKI CRASH* Just before 6pm on Tuesday evening, Our Station 2, Cornelius Police Department & Fire responded on Lake Norman for a jet ski crash. One patient was treated and transported by MEDIC from the Blythe Landing Boat Ramp. #LKN

*GAS LEAK* Just before 3am this morning, Our Engines 1, & 11 responded to a ruptured gas line in the 10400 Blk of Sam Furr Rd. Sam Furr remained closed in both directions for more than an hour while our crews accessed & isolated the gas line. Piedmont Natural Gas responded to the scene.

*TRAINING FIRE* On Thursday evening (Aug 28) beginning at 7:30pm, we will conduct a Training Fire at 9701 Hambright Rd. Local 911 centers are aware. You WILL see fire, smoke, fire personnel & fire apparatus in the area. No need to report #TrainingFire #NoEmergency

We will be along the route showing our support for this wonderful officer & his family. We'll also have a large American flag set up outside HPD HQ for him to pass under. Today we stand alongside the Broadway family, our Police Department and our community. #BroadwayStrong

*WATER RESCUE* Our fireboat is currently assisting Gaston County with a missing swimmer on Mountain Island Lake. Please give first responders plenty of room to operate. #MIL

*UPDATE* This morning search crews returned to Mountain Island Lake and were able to bring closure to the family and friends of the victim. We appreciate the support of the boating community last night and again this morning while we worked.

We appreciated the Joey Logano family visit. They asked awesome questions, learned a bit about the fire service profession, our gear, our vehicles, & how we train, serve & love this amazing community that we have the privilege of serving. #OneTownOneTeam #HuntersvilleFD

There is NO hard #Labor involved when you truly enjoy your profession and serving your community like we do! Always here, on duty, staffed & ready to serve. Happy Labor Day from the firefighters of the Huntersville Fire Department. Enjoy the day! #LaborDay #HuntersvilleFD

Chief Dotoli visited with our new Huntersville Police Chief Vaughan! It’s been great working with you & your agency for many years now. Congratulations on your promotion. To make sure you’re prepared for this new role, we brought you some #CopFuel! #PowerRings #NewSheriffInTown