The News & Observer today published a pair of pieces about the Raleigh Fire Department, their plans with regard to additional ladder companies, and staff expansion as the Fire Chief seeks raises instead. Additional Ladder Trucks This story from Chris Cioffi[*] discusses the department’s plans for additional ladder trucks, as well as their station construction renovation …
Yours Truly was profiled in Sunday’s News & Observer, as a Tar Heel of the Week in a story by Marti Maguire. Excellent piece about my passion for the fire service, the many hats that I wear, and the path that led me to this hysterical, historical place. Read the article[*], which is reprinted below. …
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What’s been happening lately with your fire department? See the latest issue of the Raleigh Fire Department newsletter. Incidents, events, promotions, retirements, facility updates, and more. Plus pictures. And all inside of eight pages. The newsletter is published three times yearly. The editor is Yours Truly, and who is ably assisted by many in the department’s …
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Big news announced yesterday in this city press release, which I’ve adapted here: The City of Raleigh has received a Public Protection Classification (PPC) Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). This achievement is the highest rating possible for Raleigh s state of readiness and defense against potential fire risk and property loss. …
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Here’s an easy means of monitoring Raleigh City Council minutes and agendas, and/or news releases for mention of your favorite topics. Say, the fire department: Sign up for the MyRaleigh Subscriptions service. Select such options as City Council, News Releases, and NewsCor. City Council minutes will arrive as email messages with links to Word documents. …
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The Raleigh Fire Department has started producing short informational videos, in the style of the long-running (and now discontinued) FireWatch television series, which was broadcast on the local cable channel RTN. This clip is about the rebuilding of Fire Station 6. See this playlist for all videos to date. View on YouTube