Asheville Fire Department
ASHEVILLE – The Asheville Fire Department today dedicated a 36-foot trailer for use by the Technical Rescue Team. The trailer was donated by Firehouse Subs. Read the earlier article here
Greensboro Firefighter Dies After Collapsing in Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO, ILL – A firefighter from Greensboro died Sunday after collapsing 500 yards from the finish line of the Chicago Marathon.
Bryson City FD Under Investigation
BRYSON CITY – The Bryson City Fire Department is under investigation by town officials and operations have been temporarily altered.
Former Brevard Fire Chief Dies
BREVARD – Former Brevard Fire Chief Gordon Byrd passed away recently.
Orange Fire Departments Face Challenges
HILLSBOROUGH – Orange County’s rural volunteer fire departments and county commissioners are creating a plan to overcome technology and coordination challenges that affect how they put out fires.
Charlotte emergency radios malfunction on 3 different occasions
CHARLOTTE – Channel 9 has uncovered serious breakdowns in the radio communication system that police, firefighters and other emergency crews use in Charlotte.
Could Wilmington and New Hanover County FDs Become One?
NEW HANOVER COUNTY – The idea to consolidate New Hanover County and City of Wilmington fire services has been lingering for some time.
OSHA Frustrating High Point Firefighters
HIGH POINT – Some High Point firefighters are complaining that the time and money spent on fixing OSHA violations is taking resources from firefighting.
WTC Beam Arrives at Fire District 13
GUILFORD COUNTY – Ask any firefighter, and they’ll tell you no matter where they work, they’re all a band of brothers.