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‘We Want to Prevent Issues from Arising’
The New Construction Division at the Raleigh Fire Department has a simple goal: to protect property, people, and first responders. “We want to prevent any issues from arising, which is always easier to do than to try to deal with them if they do happen,” says division leader and Assistant Fire Marshall Kevin Bailey.
RFD Members Tell Teen Campers: There Will be a Path for You
Raleigh Fire Department Chaplain Jeff Neal speaks to campers at the Nate McMillan Mentoring Camp in Raleigh.
A group of Raleigh firefighters connected with campers at the Nate McMillan Foundation camp for 10-18-year-old boys. The camp, founded by the former NBA player and coach McMillan, provides an educational environment where campers engage in activities that foster skill development and personal growth. The visit allowed firefighters to encourage the boys to lead positive lives of purpose and impact - and show them that there is a path for everyone.
Fire Prevention Week: Make Smoke Alarms Work for You
The Raleigh Fire Department wants to ensure you have a smoke alarm – and that it works. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is: “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent).
Ask the Fire Chief
Raleigh Fire Chief Herbert Griffin
Fire Chief Herbert Griffin answers your questions about the Raleigh Fire Department and fire service in general. Just ask!
For this edition of Raleigh Fire News, he answers the question: "How is the Raleigh Fire Department preparing for potential large-scale civil unrest incidents??"
Submit your question to Chief Griffin by visiting the Ask the Fire Chief webpage.
Keeping Score: Q2 Key Fire Stats
In the second quarter of 2024, the number of all fires stayed steady. Fires related to the leading cause continued to decrease, but fires associated with the second-leading cause in Raleigh increased by 50 percent. Learn why!
Retirements and Promotions
TThese Raleigh Fire Department members retired or received a promotion within the past few months – congratulations! See who they are.