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Thu May 17

Lenoir County Leader Weigh Elimination of Allocations for Volunteer FDs

Lenoir County


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LENOIR COUNTY – The Lenoir County commissioners are weighing whether or not to eliminate nearly $50,000 in fire protection funds from next year’s budget in order to save money in the county’s general fund.









Fair Bluff Tender Overturns During Mutual Aid Response to SC

Horry County, South Carolina


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HORRY COUNTY, SC – An accident near the area of the West Perry Road fire closed southbound lanes of Highway 501 Saturday evening for nearly an hour.



PRIMARY AGENCY: Horry County Fire Rescue





Fiery Fatal Crashes Closes I-95 for Hours

Nash County


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ROCKY MOUNT – On May 9, 2012 at 21:28 hours, City of Rocky Mount fire units were dispatched to a vehicle crash on Interstate 95 involving several tractor trailers which were on fire.



PRIMARY AGENCY: Rocky Mount Fire

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Red Oak Fire, Coopers Fire, West Mount Fire, Nash EMS, Nash Emergency Management, NCSHP, NC Emergency Management, Rocky Mount-Wilson Airport, Nash County FMO, Battleboro Fire, NCDOT
INCIDENT TYPE: Hazardous Materials


Warren County Hosts Second Junior Firefighter Competition

Warren County


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WARREN COUNTY – On the last weekend of April, Fire Explorer Post 672 (Warren County Junior Firefighters) hosted the 2nd annual Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition in Warrenton. Nine teams from seven different agencies participated in this year’s event.









A Parade is Coming, and You Are Invited! Modern and Antiques Wanted

Wake County


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RALEIGH – The Raleigh Fire Department is celebrating their centennial anniversary this year. One of the planned special events is a large fire truck parade, set to step off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16th.



PRIMARY AGENCY: Raleigh Fire Department