Raleigh Fire News July 2024

A quarterly newsletter from the Raleigh Fire Department


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Raleigh Fire Embraces Innovation, Technology Beat the Heat and Stay Safe Ask the Fire Chief Keeping Score: Q1 Key Fire Stats Retirements and Promotions Additional Stories and Resources Follow Us on Social Media!

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Raleigh Fire Embraces Innovation, Technology

Firefighter uses the new thermal-imaging camera to find “hot spots” to extinguish all fire in the structure.

Capt. Mitchell uses the new thermal-imaging camera to find “hot spots” to extinguish all fire in the structure. 

The Raleigh Fire Department is using new technology to enhance operations and to make fire safety training easier – and even fun. Thanks to some new tools, Raleigh firefighters are more prepared than ever to keep the community safe.

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Beat the Heat and Stay Safe

Two girls holding and squirting water with water guns

Whether you are spending time at the pool, grilling, or traveling, knowing how to stay safe during summer is vital.

The Raleigh Fire Department shares tips on how to stay safe during extreme heat and how to make sure your grilling experience is a positive one. They also address water safety in their summer message.

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Ask the Fire Chief

Chief Herbert Griffin

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: "What one piece of advice would you give to someone considering a career in the fire service?" 

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Submit your question to Chief Griffin by visiting the  Ask the Fire Chief webpage.

Keeping Score: Q1 Key Fire Stats

picture of a fire engine

Photo by Mike Legeros

Fires related to their leading cause decreased earlier this year, but another risk factor is growing.

"As we roll into summer, we can expect smoking-related fires to continue to increase," says Capt. James Pearce of the Raleigh Fire Department.

Learn more why and how - and what you can do to decrease the risk. 

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Retirements and Promotions

Fire fighters in uniform stand at promotion ceremony

These Raleigh Fire Department members retired or received a promotion within the past few months (and one will retire soon) – congratulations! 

The department also welcomed recent Fire Academy graduates to its ranks. See who they all are!

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Contact

 

Raleigh Fire Department
310 West Martin Street
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27601

If your call is an actual emergency, please call 9-1-1

Office of the Fire Marshal
fireprevention@raleighnc.gov
919-996-6392

Fire Administration
fireprevention@raleighnc.gov
919-996-6115

Herbert Griffin, Fire Chief
Office of the Fire Chief

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