Random chart. Ambulance colors of Wake County, past ‘n’ present. See this Facebook page for reference pictures. And which agencies are still operating? Exactly one[1]. Wake County EMS. [1] Yes, “Raleigh Rescue” is still operating, but it’s been decades since they transported patients.
One-hundred years and two weeks ago, the 34th annual convention of the North Carolina State Firefighter’s Association opened in Gastonia (pop. 12,871 in 1920). The three-day event was preceded by a reception for delegates and visiting tournament teams on Monday, August 22. The convention formally opened at 11:00 a.m. the following day, at the Gaston …
Big day in Raleigh yesterday. Safety Officer 14 was placed in service at 0800 hours on Saturday, July 17, 2021, the first shift-assigned incident safety officers (ISO) for the department.[1] Staffed by three seasoned captains, the unit is based at Station 14, and is automatically dispatched on structure fires, haz-mat calls, and technical rescue calls. …
This is a version of an earlier Facebook posting. Here’s view of a vintage Charlotte Seagrave 70th Anniversary Series pumper in yellow, along with other not-red units of the time. The 1966 model, nicknamed “the Chiquita Banana”, was one of two that were bought as a pair. Recounts retired Charlotte Battalion Chief Kenneth Shane Nantz, they …
This is a version of an earlier Facebook posting. Hey Mike, how many “short academies” has Raleigh conducted before the one that graduated today? First, a bit of context. Academy 46, which graduated today, was one of two that started on the same day in late April. Sixteen were hired, for a ten-week academy, and …
Found for sale on eBay, vintage Charlotte fire helmet. Cairns High Eagle, circa 1880s to 1920s, suggest readers on this Facebook thread. Read related Legeros Blog Archives thread from 2012, about similar vintage Raleigh fire helmets.
June 29, 2021 And, finally, here are new old photos showing both CB3000 crash trucks at the CFR station at the same time. Proof positive of what’s explained below. Sid Meier photos, scanned from film prints. Sid Meier photos May 11, 2016 Let’s solve a mystery. Did the airport fire department have one or two …
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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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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, …