Here’s a quick look at the content of the latest edition of Raleigh Fire News:
- A few months ago, Raleigh Fire Department Chaplain Jeff Neal popped into a Raleigh bookstore after an official fire department event. He was wearing his uniform, which prompted one of the patrons to approach him. “After telling her what I do, she asked me if I’d be interested in coming to speak to campers at the Nate McMillan Foundation camp about the fire department and serving the community,” Neal remembers. “She didn’t have to ask twice.” Read on to learn about RFD’s visit to the camp.
- The New Construction Division at the Raleigh Fire Department has a simple goal: to protect residents, property, and first responders. Division members review construction plans, issue permits, and inspect buildings to ensure they meet state codes and national standards. Learn more about their job and its importance.
- The Raleigh Fire Department wants to ensure you have a smoke alarm – and that it works. Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by 54 percent. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is: “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” Learn more
- For this edition, Fire Chief Herbert Griffin answers the question: "How is the Raleigh Fire Department preparing for potential large-scale civil unrest incidents?”
- See who at RFD recently retired or received a promotion – congratulations!
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