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 We take great pride in our membership, especially those that served or continue to serve this great country of ours.  We have many members that currently serve on active duty or are former or retired members of the armed forces.

 We dedicate this section to our members currently deployed. We ask for your prayers and continued support for them and their families.

 

 


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We thank the following businesses and organizations for their generous donations that support the mission of Half Moon Volunteer Fire Department:

Marine Federal Credit Union

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Bethlehem Baptist Church

Lowes Home Improvement

Home Depot

Calvary Assembly of God

The Yard Shop

Walmart

US Cellular

Ci Ci's Pizza (Western Blvd)

Sanders Ford


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News Headlines

Sat. Mar 13th 2010
Promotions

Its a honor to announce the promotion of  FF Robert Montcrieff to Captain (522) and to also announce the promotion of Do...

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Fri. Mar 12th 2010
Promotion

I would like to congratulate Firefighter Dean Adams for his hard work and study. 
Great Job!
Chief Jeppson

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Fri. Mar 12th 2010
Welcome back Firefighter Dallas

  I would like to take this moment to welcome back Firefighter Phil Dallas from his active duty deployment overseas with...

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USFA Releases One- and Two-Family and Multifamily Residential Fires Topical Reports
Based on data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) for 2005 to 2007, the reports document that cooking is, by far, the leading cause of fire in both building types, followed by heating.


New National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Web-Based Data Entry Tool
USFA recently made available a new National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) web-based data entry tool known as the Data Entry Browser Interface (DEBI). The new DEBI enables total web-based data entry into NFIRS, eliminating the need to download and install client software on the NFIRS user's computer.


Focus on Fire Safety: Residential Hazardous Materials Safety
Residential hazardous materials (hazmat) safety is important in preventing fires in and around your home. Hazmat safety involves the proper handling and storage of combustibles and flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, propane, oil, aerosols, certain household cleaning products, and painting supplies.


Statement from FEMA Administrator Fugate on USFA Administrator Cochran's Announced Departure
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate issued a statement today regarding the announcement that U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran will become the next Fire Chief for the City of Atlanta.


Nonresidential Building Fires
This report analyzes nonresidential building fires over the 3-year period from 2004 to 2006, with a focus on 2006 data.


U.S. Fire Administrator Receives the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association 2010 Life Time Achievement Award
The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Life Time Achievement Award is given to individuals based on an their history of fire service accomplishments, contributions to the Metro Fire Chiefs Association, contributions to fire safety, demonstrated leadership, challenges overcome or other considerations deemed of great interest by the Fire Chiefs of Metropolitan departments.


Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Receives Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Award
At the 2010 Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference, Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn A. Gaines was awarded the prestigious Metropolitan Fire Chiefs President's Award of Distinction.


Tech Talk: Problem Drywall in Homes
This issue of Tech Talk looks at problem drywall in homes and encourages homeowners to test life safety alarms (smoke/carbon monoxide/gas) that may be adversely impacted by the presence of drywall imported from China.


Grill Fires on Residential Properties
This report examines the characteristics of the 5,700 grill fires that occur on residential properties each year in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of 10 deaths, 100 injuries, and $37 million in property loss.


USFA Announces Arson Awareness Week Theme for 2010
The United States Fire Administration announces the theme for the 2010 Arson Awareness Week (AAW): Community Arson Prevention. USFA and its partners will use the week of May 2nd to the 8th to focus public attention on the value of community arson prevention and the resources and support necessary to reduce this crime.


USFA and NIOSH Initiate Study of Cancer among Firefighters
The United States Fire Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are partnering on a study to examine the potential for increased risk of cancer among firefighters due to exposures from smoke, soot, and other contaminants in the line of duty.


Selections Announced for Harvard Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program
Fellowships to attend the Harvard University's Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government have been awarded to six senior fire officials.





Recent Calls

Thu. Apr 15th 2010
Mid Day Structure Fire

Half Moon was dispatched to  Fall court for a Structure Fire.  Eng  504 arrived to find a fully engulfed attac...

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Fri. Apr 9th 2010
2 working structure fires

At 1753 Half Moon was dispatched to a house fire in Maynard Manor. 502 arrived and found a single wide mobile home on fire. 5...

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Mon. Apr 5th 2010
Half Moon responds to House fire

Half Moon was dispatched to a mid day structure fire. Smoke coming from Garage. 500 arrived to find a one story house with no...

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4835 Gum Branch Rd.
Jacksonville, NC  28540

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