Random research notes on the history of the Kinston Fire Department. Pre-History 1878 – Lenoir County Court House destroyed by fire. 1880 – Temporary courthouse burns. 1885 – Population 3,000. No fire apparatus. Source: Sanborn. 1891 – Population 2,000. No fire apparatus. Source: Sanborn. 1895 to 1899 1895 – Great fire, destroys two blocks of …
On Sunday, June 14, 1987, Greensboro Fire Department Captain Raymond J. Cockman, 49, suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty at Station 6, which was then located on Westover Terrace. He was Captain on Engine 6, and they had just returned from a call. It was 7:20 p.m. and they were getting ready to …
This posting was last updated on June 30, 2024. Wilmington Fire Department milestones. Research notes, based on this Facebook posting. 1745 – First tax for fire equipment. 1754 – First fire engine purchased. 1759 – First designated fireman. 1791 – First fire company incorporated. 1806 – Fire wardens appointed. 1810 – First major fire. 1841 …
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This is a blog version of prior-posted Facebook content. Earlier this year, the Raleigh Fire Department renumbered it’s ladder companies, along with Rescue 1, the haz-mat units, the mini-pumpers, and selected other units. Round One Old New Date Loc Apparatus Notes Ladder 1 Ladder 4 01/25/21 Sta 4 2014 Pierce platform Ladder 2 Ladder …
The Wake County Fire Commission will hold a special-called, virtual meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The agenda and meeting documents are below. Information on submitting public comments and access for viewing/listening are posted on the Wake County Public Meetings Calendar. View Meeting Documents Agenda Meeting Called to Order: Chairman …
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Friday night history. Then and now photo of old Durham Station 1. Top is Legeros photo from today, bottom is circa 1928. The two-story engine house at 212 N. Mangum Street opened in 1925, and included two front and one side apparatus bay. It was erected on the site of an earlier 1891 fire station, …
Random Raleigh history. Locations of the four railroad turntables of yore, from a July 31, 2020, posting of mine on Facebook. They’re also mapped on Google Maps. 1 – Norfolk-Southern USDA aerial photo, 1959 2 – Boylan Heights USDA aerial photo, 1959 3 – West Johnson Street #1 – Seaboard Airline – Still operating USDA …
Event alert. The Raleigh Fire Department is hosting the Fifteenth Annual Golf Tournament in support of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The event is Monday, June 21, 2021, at Bentwinds Golf & Country Club. Entry fee for each golfer is $120.00. Team names and player fees must be submitted by June 5, 2021. The …
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Listen to radio traffic | See Legeros photos Two alarms were struck in Durham on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at a major outside fire at 1915 Riddle Road. Dispatched 3:38 p.m. as a vehicle fire for Engine 4, located two blocks away, and Tanker 18. Structure fire assignment also dispatched, while first units were en …
The Wake County Fire Commission will hold a special-called, virtual meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The agenda and meeting documents are below. Information on submitting public comments and access for viewing/listening are posted on the Wake County Public Meetings Calendar. View Meeting Documents Agenda Meeting Called to Order: Chairman …
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