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GRANITE QUARRY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Established 1950
MISSION STATEMENT
The Granite Quarry Fire Department is committed to providing fire suppression, medical services,
fire & life safety education, and other emergency and non-emergency needs to the
residents and visitors of the Town of Granite Quarry.
VISION STATEMENT
By creating leaders through training, education, and strong ethical values
the Granite Quarry Fire Department will set the standard by honoring
tradition, professionalism, and customer service.
CORE VALUES
HONOR INTEGRITY PRIDE
Honor/Pride:
The enormous commitment necessary to complete the mission requires excellence of
character. Inspiration through community & department pride which is the belief that every
action reflects on all members of the department and the fire service, both past and present.
Integrity:
Being dedicated to honesty, ethical behavior, and moral decision making regardless of
personal belief or benefit. Working every day to sustain the highest professional standards to
earn and maintain public trust.
Fire Department Staff:
| NAME |
TITLE |
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NAME |
TITLE |
| Jason Hord |
Fire Chief |
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Brent Jones |
Firefighter |
| Travis Barnhardt |
Deputy Chief |
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Christopher Nee |
Firefighter |
| Jake Chambers |
Assistant Chief |
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Corey Blevins |
Firefighter |
| Kevin Strobel |
Captain |
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Jacob Collins |
Firefighter |
| Cameron Lapham |
Captain |
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Jennifer Peeples |
Firefighter |
| Brian Peeples |
Captain |
FT - A Shift |
John Walters |
Firefighter |
| James Garris |
Captain |
FT - B Shift |
Madison Jackson |
Firefighter |
| Sean Dunham |
Captain |
FT - C Shift |
Martin Whitson |
Firefighter |
| Allen Bennett |
Engineer |
FT - A Shift |
Nathan Kimmer |
Firefighter |
| Chris Paton |
Engineer |
FT - B Shift |
Terry Wright |
Firefighter |
| Jonathan McCulloh |
Engineer |
FT - C Shift |
Tyler Bennett |
Firefighter |
| Elijah Pritchard |
Firefighter |
FT - A Shift |
William Parrish |
Firefighter |
| VACANT |
Firefighter |
FT - B Shift |
Braxton Chambers |
Jr. Firefighter |
| Matthew Quales |
Firefighter |
FT - C Shift |
John Piana |
EMT |
| Alexander Crowley |
Firefighter |
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Judy Morgan |
EMT |
| Alexander Loflin |
Firefighter |
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| Alivia Varner |
Firefighter |
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HISTORY OF THE GRANITE QUARRY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Granite Quarry, North Carolina
The Granite Quarry Fire Department was formed after many years of consideration by town officials. A piece of equipment was purchased in 1949 and a fireman crew was organized in early 1950. P.H. Lefler Jr. was appointed Chief, Harry Peeler was appointed Assistant Chief. Luke Canup was appointed as secretary / treasurer. It was decided to try to sign up and maintain a volunteer force of 50 members so that at least 10 men would always be available. The first fire station was located on S. Main Street attached to the north side of the Lyerly Grocery Store near the intersection of E. Lyerly St. This station featured two apparatus bays with a small meeting area; throughout the 1950’s and into the 1970’s the monthly department meetings were held in various places around town including the town hall, Legion building and of course the fire station. In the late 1970’s the department officers and town board members began discussions regarding a new location for the fire station and town hall which is where these currently reside.
The Granite Quarry Fire Department was a totally volunteer force until the early 2000’s when part-time staff was added during peak hours, but still depended upon volunteers during the night and on weekends. Over the course of the past 15 years the department has grown to have 3 full-time positions that rotate 24hr shifts, approx. 15 part-time personnel as well as an active volunteer force which enables the department to provide fire & emergency response to the citizens of Granite Quarry 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The original department consisted of a single motorized fire apparatus but in the mid 1950’s an additional engine was purchased, and yet another in the early 1980’s. It was the standard practice of the department to aid areas surrounding the town limits, but only one truck with men was approved to leave the city limits, the other truck and men were expected to remain in the town in case of additional emergencies. Also, during the 1980’s the department purchased a delivery van to be converted into a service company as well as a minivan to allow transportation to and from fire schools and administrative duties.
Current Fire Apparatus
Engine 571 – Primary 1st Due Engine Company
2015 Pierce Impel 2,000gpm pump; 500 Gallons of Water
Engine 572 – Mutual Aid & 2nd Due Engine Company
1994 Pierce Dash Engine – 1,500gpm pump; 750 Gallons of Water; 30 gallons of foam
Rescue 57 – Rescue/Service Company
1994 Pierce Dash Engine – 1,500gpm pump, 750 gallons of water; 30 gallons of foam
Squad 57 – Medical Response / Incident Command
2020 Ford F-250– Medical responder equipment & various radios
Granite Quarry Fire Department Important Event(s) Timeline
April 12th, 1951 – New fire apparatus delivered
September 1951 – Mutual aid discussions; purchased second apparatus
October 12th, 1951 – New hose received and tested under pressure
March 17th, 1952 – First aid classes taught
November 1952 – Alarm system consisted of three specifically installed & located telephones – one at R.M. Andrews, one at Raymond Russell’s, and one at the fire station. The person answering one of the three phones will get the location of the fire and set off the siren at the fire station.
1953 – Department officials approved program to sell fire extinguishers to town residents
October 4 – 10, 1953 – Department personnel started annual fire prevention activities
Sept. 30, 1957 –Mayor Brown reported that the town will pay each fireman $1.00 for each meeting he attended.
October 21, 1957 – Two-way radios for trucks and station
March 1958 – Department purchased 24 Merlite Fire alarms to sell at a price of $4.95 each
November 17, 1958 – New fire coats and hats placed on apparatus
Granite Quarry Fire Department Chiefs
| 1950 - 1955 |
P.H. Lefler Jr. |
1999 - 2000 |
E. Heilig |
| 1955 - 1957 |
G. Russell |
2000 - 2004 |
D. Morris |
| 1957 - 1964 |
E. Eller |
2004 - 2005 |
D. Peters |
| 1969 - 1970 |
H. Lingle |
2005 - 2006 |
C. Beeker |
| 1970 - 1978 |
G. Shoe |
2006 - 2009 |
D. Morris |
| 1978 - 1988 |
J. Lyerly |
2009 - 2015 |
M. Troublefield |
| 1988 - 1995 |
M. Brinkley |
2015 - 2018 |
D. Brown |
| 1995 - 1997 |
B. Fraley |
2018 - Present |
J. Hord |
| 1998 - 1998 |
R. Meisenheimer |
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