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Glen Alpine Fire Department
103 Pitts St
Glen Alpine, NC 28628
Non-Emergency: 828-584-2622
Emergency: 911
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J-bar A stiff, j-shaped tool for reaching an inside door handle.
Jack-knifing Jargon for position of articulated aerial ladder such that tractor is at an angle to the trailer; provides improved stability when ladder is hoisted, rotated and extended.
Jaws of Life A Hurst tool. See hydraulic spreader.
Jet siphon A venturi appliance used for moving large amounts of water from one reservoir tank to another by pumping a small amount of pressurized water into the jet to create a vacuum to move larger amounts of water.
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| January |
3 |
16 |
| February |
5 |
15 |
| March |
9 |
12 |
| April |
8 |
21 |
| May |
5 |
19 |
| June |
18 |
1 |
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| December |
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| Total |
48 | 84 |
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