Firefighters Coverage

Fireman who allegedly set string of fires he later responded to arrested and charged

Kendall Rhoads, 60, was also charged with one count of reckless use of fire or explosives, according to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office.

Sara Smart, CNN

343 firefighers have died from 9/11-related illnesses, FDNY says

The number is the same number of firefighters that died when the twin towers of the World Trade Center collapses on September 11, 2001.

Former Brooklyn school student becomes 9/11 documentarian

Back on September 11, 2001, a 5th grader remembers everything that happened that day. Her dad responded with so many of his FDNY members. He survived the attacks but died from a 9/11-related illness in 2016. Now, she is documenting advocates of the Zadroga Act to expand health care for first responders with a project titled "Dust."

Durham apartment goes up in flames Friday

A Durham apartment went up in flames Friday evening on Tattersall Drive.

WRAL Staff

Shots fired at firefighter's truck while he was on the job

Firefighters at the Durham Station 7 were shocked when they went outside around 2 p.m. Sunday and saw one of their trucks hit with bullets.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

Shots fired at truck of firefighter while he was on the job

Firefighters were shocked because they didn't even hear the shots.

'Complete chaos:' Bystanders help rescue victims after crash kills 1 adult, sends 3 more adults and 1 child to the hospital

Five people, including a child, were rushed to the hospital after a severe crash in Garner on Saturday afternoon.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

NC lawmakers approve 'medal of valor' for first responders

First responders in North Carolina may soon be eligible for statewide recognition for "great acts of heroism."

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Crews battle house fire in Wendell on Gail Ridge Lane

A two story home caught on fire Thursday evening. No injuries reported.

House a total loss, Apex fire leaves two people displaced

Firefighters responded to a home fire in Apex Friday afternoon.

42 firefighters contain a blazing structure fire in Durham, no injuries

The incident occurred at the 500 block of Wood Street around 7:02 p.m., where 42 firefighters discovered smoke and flames coming from a single-family house.

Vance County proposal could lead to 9 part-time firefighters being let go

Vance County's plan would put a hiring freeze in place for the four currently vacant positions and eliminate all but one of the fire department's part-time staff.

Vance County commissioners considering restructuring fire department, eliminating part-time positions

Vance County commissioners will consider the annual budget during a special meeting Wednesday.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL multimedia journalist

Across the Bull City, signs show support for first responders

You can see yard signs all around Durham in support of higher pay for firefighters and an expansion of the HEART (Holistic Empathetic Assistance Response Teams) program.

Irmo firefighter dies after fighting Columbia apartment fire, 6 other firefighters injured

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford announced an Irmo firefighter died in the line of duty after fighting an apartment fire in Columbia.

WIS

City manager: Rocky Mount's proposed budget would address pay equity concerns, invest in future growth

Rocky Mount's city manager has shared his proposed budget for the city, saying the budget doesn't raise taxes - while still establishing priorities for the city's growth.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern NC reporter

Wake County firefighters could get second set of turnouts

Under the plan, each Wake County firefighter would get an additional coat and pair of pants.

Wake County firefighters likely to get second uniforms to prevent cancer

Under the plan, each Wake County firefighter would get an additional coat and pair of pants.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Smashburger offering firefighters & emergency responders a free Single Classic Smash Burger on May 4

In celebration of National Firefighters Day, Smashburger is offering firefighters & emergency service responders a free Single Classic Smash Burger on May 4 with valid ID!

After police get big raise, Rocky Mount firefighters, sanitation workers take their case to council

Days after Rocky Mount announced the city would be implementing the highest starting salary in the state for new police officers, other public works employees are calling for raises for their departments.

Fire, sanitation employees call for pay boost in Rocky Mount after city gives record-setting raise to police officers

Firefighters packed the Rocky Mount city council meeting on April 24 to argue for a raise of their own, calling it a necessary move to fill vacancies.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 20

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Durham firefighters part of group taking charge against 'forever chemicals' in their gear

Firefighters are pushing for change, claiming the gear that's meant to protect them is actually making them sick.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL multimedia journalist

Wilson's Mills new fire station shows growing demand for emergency services

The town of Wilson's Mills broke ground on its newest fire station at 2024 Gordon Road in Clayton. Fire officials said the area near Wilson's Mills is seeing an extra 300 calls per year and that trend isn't slowing down.

Wilson's Mills breaks ground on new fire station

The town of Wilson's Mills broke ground on its newest fire station at 2024 Gordon Road in Clayton.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist