Please take the time to change your battery in your smoke alarm when you change your clocks. #SmokeAlarmSafety... (Full Story & Photos)

To ensure the safety of those attending, we will be closing down the section from the May Street to the library running in front of angelos and silvers reality. Sullivan Street will be open to allow traffic to pass through.... (Full Story)

We’ve been telling Chief this wall needed more decorations!... (Full Story & Photos)

🚒 What Is a Pre-Plan?
A pre-plan is a reference tool firefighters use to prepare before an emergency happens. It provides vital details such as:
• Building layout: entrances, exits, stairwells, and roof access
• Fire protection systems: sprinkler valves, alarm panels, standpipes, and hydrants
• Utilities: gas, electric, and water shutoffs
• Special hazards: hazardous materials, storage areas, ... (Full Story)

On our arrival the fire had been extinguished by the automatic suppression system. Just a friendly reminder: if you are experiencing an emergency, just experienced an emergency or are about to experience an emergency please call 911.... (Full Story & Photos)

Paramedics at rural agencies are often the first to arrive at the scene and find themselves in situations that would typically be handled by a Fire Department Technical Rescue team. They are called on to do much more than their suburban and city counterparts, who have fully staffed fire departments at their disposal; so we do our part to ensure they get the training they need to mitigate hazardous ... (Full Story & Photos)

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In North Carolina, it is illegal to pass a stopped school bus when its red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended. Here’s what you need to know:

🚌 Two-lane road: ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
🚌 Two-lane road with center turn lane: ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
🚌 Four-lane road without a median: ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
🚌 Divided highway ... (Full Story & Photos)

In a joint effort between all three agencies the patient was able to be stabilized and carried out of the woods. The patients was transported to the hospital in critical condition.... (Full Story)

The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread into the walls and into the attic space. The fire put up quite a fight but eventually we were able to gain control and prevent a total loss. We are very grateful to Clay County NC Sheriff's Office for assisting pull hose and even spraying some water while our first arriving crews prepared to go inside to fight the fire. Clay County NC Emergency Services ... (Full Story)

Our new rescue boat (bottom) is equipped with a 30HP outboard motor and has plenty of room for rescuers, life saving equipment and victims.

With this grant we also got a snazzy new boat trailer. The top rack allows us to store our existing inflatable used for river rescues or other situations where having the motor is not feasible or practical.

The front of the trailer has ample room to store ... (Full Story & Photos)