Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department

2 days ago

For all firefighters out there, every Tesla in the front trunk has a red cable tagged with a firefighter helmet, cutting this cable disconnects all the high voltage lines in the vehicle, and renders it motionless. I asked about the solar roof too, and it’s expected a similar disconnect will be implemented that in some way reduced risk of electrocution, a rep is getting back to me. Always good to see companies backing first responders, every electric vehicle should have this! ... See MoreSee Less

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and the batteries can overheat and have a thermal runaway causing a fire up to 6 weeks after the impact.

Worst thing about that is most are frontal crashes so its hard to get hood up ! Just saying

Thanks for sharing!

Aaron Sharp

John Becker

Brian Williams

Eric Fulk

Don Hare Jr.

Hey fam, here is the link to all of our first responder guides. I'm a former volunteer firefighter, and current employee at Tesla. If you have any questions I can help point you in the right direction to get answers. https://www.tesla.com/firstresponders?redirect=no

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Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department

3 days ago

Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department is sending our condolences and prayers to the families and members of Porterville Fire Department. Two FF's gave the ultimate sacrifice serving the citizens of their city. Peace and comfort to the families and members of Porterville FD. ... See MoreSee Less

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Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department

3 days ago

At 07:06 this morning Waxhaw Fire units Engine 182 and Rescue 18 were dispatched to a 2 vehicle accident which was upgraded to a pinin adding Rescue 31 and station 26 to the call. 18 units arrived finding 1 patient entrapped with heavy impingement on the drivers side door. Station 18 took command of the scene and quickly freed the patient through the drivers side door. The patient was then cared for by Union EMS. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you to the Wesley Chapel fire department for a job well done

That spot is awful 😔 One of several dangerous spots on Providence I drive every work day.

Hope everyone is ok! ♥️🙏🏻 we need a traffic light 🚦

Looks like they need a traffic light here!

Erin Burnette 😨

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Vision Statement

The Waxhaw Community Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is comprised of families serving other families striving to provide emergency response, prevention, and training that exceeds the expectations of our community.

Values

1. Integrity – We will do the right thing, at the right time, in the right situation to provide services and care beyond reproach, which garners trust and respect from our community

2. Professionalism – We will display an image that demonstrates the highest levels of excellence in our profession. We will back up this image by delivering a highly skilled team in response to calls for service by our community.

3. Commitment – We embrace and devote ourselves to the community as our family and will continually improve our knowledge and skills to ensure excellent service delivery. We will uphold our values, strive to attain our vision, and remain tactically disiplined.