How many colleges around the Carolinas (or farther) have their own fire engines? One of our readers recently spotted this one (thanks Greg!), a College of Charleston (SC) mini-pumper. Their fleet also includes an ambulance. Pictures are from the school’s Department of Public Safety Facebook page. Here’s a description of their Fire & EMS branch: The …
The Winter 2018 issue of the Raleigh Fire Department newsletter has been published to www.raleighfirenews.org. Yes, you might be a nerd, if you have a separate domain for news of your favorite FD. Old-school, old-style reporting. Eight pages about facilities, incidents, apparatus, personnel, et al. And in our eleventh year! Contents of the new issue: New Fire Station 12 …
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New book alert! The [Illustrated] History of Wilson N.C. Fire/Rescue Services 1858-2017. Published late last year. Authors are Odis Daughtridge and Brian Oliver[1]. You can view the entire book on its Mixbook page, through a page-by-page flash interface. The complete text is also displayed. Use your browser’s find feature to search for specific words Contents Acknowledgements Letter from the Chief Illustrated …
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Recognize this one? That’s Raleigh’s longtime Truck 16, a 1995 Simon-Duplex/LTI aerial platform that the city recently sold as surplus. Was found this week in Wilmington by reader Tim Henshaw. Click to slightly enlarge: Tim Henshaw photos Here’s the rig in its glory days, as photographed by Lee Wilson: Lee Wilson photo Read more rig …
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Note: This posting incorporates information from this narrative posted by Wake New Hope Fire Department. See more photos by Mike Legeros Two alarms were struck this morning at 4713 Dansey Drive. The reported structure fire was dispatched at 7:55 a.m. for Engines 19, 15, 27, 11, Ladders 2, 5, Rescue 1, Battalions 1 and 5, …
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The Raleigh Fire Department has a rich heritage of African Americans, both during the volunteer era of the 19th and early 20th century, and as members of the career department beginning in 1963. We’re reminded of this legacy with the recent passing of two retirees: retired Division Chief Richmond Davis, and retired Senior Firefighter Shirley …
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Thanks to a reader, who came upon this vintage picture the other week, from the collection of Scott Mattson. Thanks for sharing, Micah! Vintage Guilford County Fire Services support unit. Looks like a 1960s Dodge truck, which had been converted into a lighting and generator unit. It’s pulling a two-axle cargo trailer lettered as “oil spill …
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Random historical photo(s) from the Raleigh Fire Museum. Visit this photo album to see others. Visit this apparatus register to learn more about these rigs. Fire apparatus at the North Carolina State Capitol, circa early 1920s. Courtesy Raleigh Fire Department. Pictured left to right are: 1912 American LaFrance Type 5 combination chemical and hose truck …
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From the Jacksonville Daily News on February 21, three fire departments in Jones and Onslow County are planning a merger. They began discussions in December, with a merger plan presented at a February 20 meeting. The merger is expected to take effect on July 1. Details on each department: Maysville Fire & EMS, Inc.Jones County404 Main …
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How about some vintage meeting minute excerpts for your hysterical historical enjoyment? These are from the Raleigh Fire Fighters Association, Local No. 548, as transcribed by Yours Truly. Read many more at http://legeros.com/ralwake/raleigh/history/union/ 1942 – Meeting came to order at 10:30 a.m. followed by prayer by all members. Motion made and carried that men at work …