Durham Highway Fire Department photo Listen to radio traffic | See photos by Legeros | See aerial video of aftermath Three alarms were struck on Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024, at 7604 Silver View Lane, just off Pinecrest Road, after lightning struck a home and started a fire that spread to the homes on either …
This is a blog version of a Facebook posting from August 20, 2024. Groundbreaking for new Rocky Mount Fire Station 2 was held on Monday, August 26, 2024. It will replace a 1977 engine house that is located on the same site, at the corner of West Raleigh Boulevard and South Grace Street. The new …
This posting is occasionally updated with new information. Last updated February 4, 2026. Note: See also these two active Facebook threads: Legeros Fire Line and SPAAMFAA (private group) Watauga Democrat, May 28, 1959. In May 1959, the fire equipment and fire apparatus collection of Vincent K. O’Meara of Hialeah, FL, was moved to the Tweetsie …
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This posting presents ongoing research notes about the early history of the Elizabeth City Fire Department. See source articles. 1820s to 1870s 1827 – Phoenix Fire Company in operation, meeting notice in newspaper. [ECS/NCEI, 3/17/27] 1835 – Phoenix FC monthly meeting notice in newspaper. Notes that their charter, created five years ago, has expired and …
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