The Wake Forest Fire Department has a new four-legged recruit. Marshall, a 16-month-old black Labrador from Bogota, Colombia, has joined the department as its new ignitable liquid detecting canine. In this role, he will help […]
The Wake Forest Fire Department recently purchased a Deep Trek Pivot Submersible remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to help facilitate and expedite underwater searches and recoveries in Wake County and beyond. “Only a handful of people […]
The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will commence its year-long Centennial Celebration with a special flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11am. The commemoration will take place in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza, 301 […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The 18th-annual Stoney Point Trail of Terror in Fayetteville, North Carolina, opening night will be Friday, October 16, 2020 with the announcement of an additional weekend! This Halloween-season attraction is unique: it […]
Two separate fire department mergers have been announced for July 2020. Two separate fire services will merge to cover Knightdale, North Carolina, and the Wake Forest non-profit FD will merge with the town. Fire […]
The Knightdale Town Council authorized the purchase of a new ladder truck at their Work Session meeting on March 2, 2020. The Fire Department’s current vehicle has reached its practical and effective life after […]
There’s something unique about the organizers of the 17th-annual Stoney Point Trail of Terror in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It’s apparent from their website: undeadfd.com. After undead, the “fd” stands for Fire Department, and this trail […]
Universal Chevrolet Honors Wendell Fire and Public Works Department Employees By Lee Spitznagel, Universal Chevrolet Wendell Fire Department and Public Works employees were treated to a meal this past Wednesday. As part of Universal Chevrolet’s commitment […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC When your mission is “to serve the city of Rocky Mount by protecting lives and property through quality and excellence in service,” then it is vital to […]
**Updated from original Sept. 29 post** According to Knightdale’s Chief of Police, Lawrence R. Capps, “Given the threat of rain and gusty winds this weekend, we are rescheduling Public Safety Day for October 22nd. The event […]
By Lawrence Capps, Police Chief and Interim PIO The local leaders of many rapidly growing communities in North Carolina are often faced with a common challenge – how to ensure that public safety services are adequately […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Rocky Mount Fire Department is one of two fire departments in the country to earn national award Rocky Mount, N.C.-Making a positive difference in the Rocky Mount […]
Ferrells Fire & Rescue is holding a Friday Fish Fry on March 11, 2016, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm — or until the food runs out. Ferrells F&R is a volunteer fire department with EMS, located in […]
Come out and enjoy the Bunn Rural Volunteer Fire Department’s delicious BBQ cooking. This annual event returns on March 12, 2016. The fire department promises great food and fellowship, entertainment for the kids, raffle tickets, and […]
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