/tags/firefighters Firefighters en-US Copyright Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:59:14 GMT /education/2024-09-20/wake-tech-first-training-center-firefighters-wendell The Wendell complex will have live fires, a hazardous materials ditch, and liquid petroleum training pad. It will be open to new and veteran firefighters. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:59:14 GMT /education/2024-09-20/wake-tech-first-training-center-firefighters-wendell Brianna Atkinson /news/2024-06-26/nc-state-tech-insulated-clothing-women-firefighters-military Researchers are using what’s known as “sweaty manikins” to test clothing for women working in the military and fire departments. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:37:20 GMT /news/2024-06-26/nc-state-tech-insulated-clothing-women-firefighters-military Sharryse Piggott /environment/2024-02-29/north-carolina-wildfire-season-march-spring With alluring warm weather and blooming plants, March marks the start of North Carolina’s spring wildfire season. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:33:42 GMT /environment/2024-02-29/north-carolina-wildfire-season-march-spring Sophie Mallinson /news/2023-07-07/fayettevilles-fire-department-has-added-four-new-medications-to-help-during-service-calls Fayetteville Firefighters will have access to certain medication to expand its lifesaving services, including Tylenol. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:58:59 GMT /news/2023-07-07/fayettevilles-fire-department-has-added-four-new-medications-to-help-during-service-calls Sharryse Piggott /news/2023-02-14/investigation-costs-fertilizer-plant-fire-relief-questions-winston-salem One year later, a WFDD investigation has revealed that only $241,000 was distributed to just 656 residents. And ESR was paid $100,000 to do it. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:40:10 GMT /news/2023-02-14/investigation-costs-fertilizer-plant-fire-relief-questions-winston-salem April Laissle / WFDD /health/2023-01-25/firefighters-worry-about-chemicals-in-their-gear-but-alternatives-could-present-problems-too A researcher urges caution as the fire service looks to reduce cancer risk from PFAS. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:09:26 GMT /health/2023-01-25/firefighters-worry-about-chemicals-in-their-gear-but-alternatives-could-present-problems-too Will Atwater | North Carolina Health News /news/2022-11-30/new-north-carolina-laws-arson-domestic-protections-begin The legislation being implemented starting on Thursday creates new felony crimes for setting fire to a prison, an occupied commercial structure and an unoccupied commercial structure. Another law orders more serious felonies for high-priced organized thefts at retailers. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:16:37 GMT /news/2022-11-30/new-north-carolina-laws-arson-domestic-protections-begin Associated Press, Bradley George /news/2022-11-14/wake-county-millions-firefighter-recruitment Wake County commissioners approved the efforts this year, using the county’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:28:50 GMT /news/2022-11-14/wake-county-millions-firefighter-recruitment Bradley George /news/2022-10-20/iconic-spaceship-house-frisco-destroyed-fire-ufo-outer-banks Frisco’s fire department hasn’t said what caused the fire that destroyed the “Frisco UFO,” also known as the Frisco Futuro House. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:33:37 GMT /news/2022-10-20/iconic-spaceship-house-frisco-destroyed-fire-ufo-outer-banks Mitchell Northam /news/2022-08-03/officials-explosive-material-improperly-stored-at-nc-plant The Winston-Salem Journal reports that the North Carolina Department of Labor levied $5,600 in fines on Winston Weaver Co. based on information from interviews with company employees. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:19:18 GMT /news/2022-08-03/officials-explosive-material-improperly-stored-at-nc-plant Associated Press