Cornelius-Lemley Fire Department
Cornelius has a new deputy fire chief
Jan. 27. By Dave Vieser. In a major step towards the transition to a full-time paid fire department, Andrew Bridges of Denver has been named Cornelius’ first full-time deputy chief. […]
Citizens, businesses can assist Fire Dept.
The 2025 Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue Fund Drive is under way and mailings have been sent out throughout town. The department, which has served the town and surrounding communities since 1951, […]
Public safety expenditures approved by Town Board
Dec. 6. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has committed more than $750,000 to fund public safety items including new self-contained breathing apparatus for the Fire Dept. as well […]
Drowning victim who jumped from a sailboat Saturday identified
Aug. 12. The drowning victim in Lake Norman off Belle Isle on Saturday has been identified as Duane Andrew Strong. North Carolina Wildlife reports that he jumped from a moving […]
RSVP for Newsmakers Breakfast June 14 featuring fire chief
June 10. The Newsmakers Breakfast June 14 at The Peninsula Club will center on the man leading the transition from a volunteer fire department to full-time paid. Cornelius Fire Chief […]
Postponed: Fireboat, police boat, firetruck christening
March 22. By Dave Yochum. POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN: Cornelius Fire Boat 4, named the “Simon Aliotta” in honor of a four-year-old boy who died from a rare brain tumor […]
Fire damages Bustle Road mansion
Dec. 12. A fire in a 9,000 square foot home on Bustle Road was brought under control in 60 minutes by firefighters from Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson and Mount Mourne. The […]
Firefighters, police officers recognized by LKN Chamber
Oct. 20. Police officers and firefighters from Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were honored by The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce at the annual Public Safety luncheon at Northstone Country Club […]
Ceremony continues at ‘Never Forget’ 9-11 monument
Sept. 11. Many firefighters, veterans and citizens are at Fire Station No. 1 for the annual 9-11 ceremony. Here is the schedule: 8:30 am – Opening prayer 8:46 am – […]
Concerns raised about Medic’s proposed response changes
Feb. 27. By Dave Vieser. Response protocol changes recommended by Mecklenburg County Medic were not well received at the most recent Cornelius Town Board Meeting. Concern was voiced by town […]
