Citizens Fire Academy
Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell says a few spots are still available for the Citizens Fire Academy. “I would like a few more folks to attend,” he said, adding that you can now simply sign up at the Fire Department on Dabney Drive at the time of the class.
It’s a dynamic, 8-week program designed to provide participants with an inside view of the operations at the HFD. The 2016 session begins Thursday, March 3 — That’s right about now!! — and continues each Thursday night for 8 weeks. Each class will be from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Henderson Fire Station 1, located at 211 Dabney Drive.
In promoting the classes the City of Henderson website says, “The curriculum will include live demonstrations, classroom training, and hands-on experiences – all of which are designed to give the participant a true feel for HFD. The entire program is free and open to anyone 18 years of age or older who lives or works in the City of Henderson or Vance County.”
The intent is to “teach citizens about the many jobs HFD does on a daily basis and promote citizen interaction with firefighters,” according to the web site.
Henderson Man Faces Drug Charges
HPD Press Release
On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 1112 David Street in Henderson. Officers initiated an investigation after receiving complaints of drug activity in the area.
Quentin Lamar Simmons, 39, 1112 David Street, Henderson was charged with the following offenses: felony possession of cocaine, felony possession of “Molly”(methamphetamine), possession with the intent to manufacture, sell or deliver heroin and trafficking heroin by possession.
Simmons was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 70,000.00 secured bond. Simmons (was) scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on February 29, 2016.
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow