Gastonia Engine 2 "Highland Hills Express"

05/11/2024

Engine 2-A shift first due to the house fire. Great work by all companies!

04/30/2024

Officer Joshua Eyer has passed away tonight from his injuries after being shot in the line of duty this afternoon while assisting other officers with the apprehension of a suspect. Officer Eyer faithfully served the CMPD’s North Tryon Division for six years and was a member of the 178th Recruit Class. We are forever indebted to Officer Eyer for his bravery and ultimate sacrifice. His life and service will never be forgotten. Please say a prayer for Officer Eyer’s loved ones during this difficult time.

06/27/2023

This is what teamwork is all about!!! Strong work today!

05/02/2023

Engine 2 responded to this house fire on Dean Street this evening along with L1, R1, E5, L4, B1, and B2.

01/12/2023

Applications are now being accepted for our hiring process. Click the application link below. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gastonianc/jobs/3831757/firefighter-certified-and-non-certified

10/15/2022

Engine 2, Engine 6, Ladder 3, Rescue 1, Ladder 4, and Battalion 1 and 2 responded to this house fire this morning on Green Circle Drive in Gastonia.

Firefighters arrived on scene with smoke showing, and upon making entry extinguished the fire and were able to rescue two occupants of the home, who were immediately provided emergency medical care, and then transported to Caromont Regional Medical Center with life threatening injuries. The two residents were later air lifted to Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center in Winston Salem. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them at this time.

The Gastonia Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled the fire accidental in nature. Thanks to Gaston Emergency Medical Services and The Gastonia Police Department who also responded.

04/26/2022

Electric's bucket truck. Street sweeper. Fire engine. Dump truck. And MORE!

See City of Gastonia vehicles in action and up close at Touch-A-Truck Day on April 30. Talk with City employees about how the vehicles are used to provide services to Gastonians. Music, food and demonstrations. It's all FREE!

Location, time & other details: https://loom.ly/EzZjmEQ

01/10/2022

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and our brothers and sisters with Gaston County EMS due to the loss of one of their own. May God bring comfort to all during this time.

01/03/2022

01/02/2022

Our hiring process is now open!!! Do you have what it takes??

Our annual hiring process runs from now through January 31st, 2022. See the below job announcement and Gastoniafire.org for complete information.

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gastonianc/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=3362844&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cnumber%3E0%2E0%3C%2Fnumber%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND%5FKEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cnumber%3E0%2E0%3C%2Fnumber%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E

11/11/2021

Do you want to see what it takes to be a Gastonia Firefighter? Click below for more information and apply for the Municipal Citizens Academy!!⬇️⬇️⬇️

A great opportunity to see how all city departments operate is to apply for the Municipal Citizens Academy! For complete information go to https://www.cityofgastonia.com/municipal-citizens-academy.html

10/07/2021

Are you familiar with carbon monoxide?! Be sure to check out these important tips to help keep you and your family safe.

Carbon Monoxide safety is very important and is a part of the Fire Prevention Week 2021 theme of Learning the Sounds of Fire Safety. Check out the below CO safety tips courtesy of the NFPA.

08/23/2021

08/20/2021

Westside Engines 8, 2, & 5

Protecting the westside Engines 8, 2, and 5.

05/21/2021

05/15/2021

Congratulations to Firefighter Khareem Bailey on receiving his black helmet. Firefighters receive their black helmets once their probationary period is completed. Khareem is assigned to Engine 2 B Shift

05/13/2021

Congratulations to Firefighter Chandler Haneline on receiving his black helmet. Firefighters receive their black helmets once their probationary period is completed. Chandler is assigned to Engine 2 C Shift

03/08/2021

Happy International Women's Day to the ladies of the Gastonia Fire Department. Top Row: Battalion Chief Synthia Kearney, Engineer Latanya White, Firefighter Cynthia McKay. Second Row: Administrative Assistant Ellen McClain, Administrative Assistant Phyllis Fuda. Thank you for what you do!

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas from the Highland Hills Express!!! 🚒🚒

12/18/2020

Application process opens January 1st, 2021

12/17/2020

Once again our thoughts and prayers go out to a local police department. Please be in prayer for the Concord Police Department as they have lost one of their own in the line of duty.

12/11/2020

It is with heavy hearts that we share that our brother Officer Tyler Herndon passed away as a result of injuries sustained from this morning's shooting.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

12/11/2020

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Mount Holly Police Department this morning.

12/09/2020

Congratulations to Nicholas Bumgarner on being awarded the Hometown Hero Award. Very well deserved my friend!!

12/03/2020

Today we remember the Worcester 6.

12/01/2020

Today officers assisted this man, when his motorized wheelchair died at QT on E long Ave. They were able to load him and his wheelchair in a police pickup truck and transport him to the Salvation Army for charging until he could get on a bus to Charlotte. He was very grateful! An officers job never looks the same everyday.

11/28/2020

Today we mourn the loss of retired Engineer, Alvin Rhodes. One of Alvins last assignments was here driving Engine 2. Alvin was not only a great fireman but also a very good mentor to many people here at Station 2 and the Gastonia Fire Department. He will be truly missed by many. Fly high Alvin, we will see you soon!

11/11/2020

Happy Veterans Day! Today we would like to say thank you to the ones who have served!!

The Gastonia Fire Department would like to wish all veterans who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces a Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service to our country!