Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation Now Open

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Tara Botero
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Waxhaw Fire Department and the Auxillary Team Members pose at the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation on May 28, 2022.

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WAXHAW, NC – On May 28, 2022, the Waxhaw Fire Department opened a new substation at 7703 JAARS Rd, Waxhaw.  Chief Gregory Sharpe was on site giving tours and talking to the community about the new station.  The Waxhaw VFD Auxillary Team was also on site cooking hot dogs and hamburgers for all of the fire team and visitors.  This new substation will enhance the service of Waxhaw Fire Department south of the train tracks and provide a faster response to emergencies.  Staffing for the new substation will come from the Waxhaw full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters.

The Waxhaw Fire Department recognized several outstanding members of the team:



Firefighter of the Year: FF/EMT Jacob Rodriguez

EMT of the Year: EMT Aaron Bowman

Chief’s Medal: Erie Eller – Logistics project; William Kennelly – EMS supply project

5 Years of Service: Kevin Benjamin; Anthony Bortny; Teresa Coan; Michael Green; William Kennelly; Captain Wally Love Jr; Wally Love Sr

10 Years of Service: Captain Michael Ferreira

15 Years of Service: Chris Jansen

20 Years of Service: Captain Marcus Lee

Waxhaw Fire Department and the Auxillary Team Members pose at the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation on May 28, 2022.
Waxhaw Fire Department and the Auxillary Team Members pose at the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation on May 28.
Waxhaw Fire Department line up for a group photo at the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation on May 28, 2022.
The Waxhaw Fire Department line up for a group photo at the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation on May 28.
The Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation is now fully operational!
The Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation is now fully operational!
Captain McGarvey's locker at the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation. A mix of full time, part time, and volunteers will staff this substation.
Captain McGarvey’s locker at the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation. A mix of full time, part time, and volunteer firefighters will staff this substation.
Tanner Sulkey (L) shows his parents, Danette and Chris Andersen, some features of the fire truck at the open house on May 28, 2022.
Tanner Sulkey (L) shows his parents, Danette and Chris Andersen, some features of the fire truck at the open house on May 28, 2022.
Waxhaw FD Auxillary team members prepare some food to celebrate the opening of the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation.
Waxhaw FD Auxillary team members prepare some food to celebrate the opening of the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation.
Lots of folks came to the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation opening on May 28, 2022.
Lots of folks came to the Waxhaw VFD JAARS Substation opening on May 28.
Logan Skrobot (R) is a helper at the fire station where his dad is a Captain.
Logan Skrobot (R) is a helper at the fire station where his dad is a Captain.
Frederic and Nathaniel (in the truck) came from Durham to visit their grandparents and they couldn't pass up an opportunity to get in a real fire truck! Gavin Waide (R) is a member of the Waxhaw VFD.
Frederic and Nathaniel (in the truck) came from Durham to visit their grandparents, and they couldn’t pass up an opportunity to get in a real fire truck! Gavin Waide (R) is a member of the Waxhaw VFD.
The kitchen/break area was just recently remodeled along with two bathrooms and three bedrooms.
The kitchen/break area was just recently remodeled along with two bathrooms and three bedrooms.
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Tara Botero
Tara Botero
A. Tara Botero was born and raised in the South but only recently moved to Waxhaw, NC in November 2014. She has a horse, Cooper, with whom she spends many hours on the trails. Tara has been in love with photography for over 20 years and joined Tri-W News as a photographer and reporter in August 2016.

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