Wilmington Fire Department Station #1

YOU’RE INVITED 🎉

It’s finally happening! We’re breaking ground on the Riverlights Fire Station!

All are welcome to attend the exciting event on Thursday, August 3rd at 10 a.m. at the site of the new Station 6 (4455 River Rd).

See you there! 👋

🚨HIRING ANNOUCEMENT: ONLY ONE MORE CHANCE FOR THE REQUIRED JPAT🚨

There is no sign-up or schedule. Please show up at check-in time with the required items listed below.

- July 8: Check-in at 8 a.m.

The test course is located at the Safety Training Center on Cape Fear Community College, North Campus at 4500 Blue Clay Road in Castle Hayne, NC. Long pants or sweatpants and closed-toed athletic shoes must be worn in order to participate in the test course. Shorts may be worn for the run.

Candidates are required to bring their own pair of work/construction/mechanic gloves. Candidates will be required to submit to baseline vitals prior to beginning the course.

You must complete the test to be considered for the job.

Rest easy Chief, we'll take it from here

Obituaries in Wilmington, NC | Wilmington Star-News Luther George Brown, age 81 a life long resident of Wilmington passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023. Luther was born in Wilmington on August 27, 1941...

WFD JOINS THE LESS THAN 1% OF ACCREDITED DEPARTMENTS WITH AN ISO CLASS 1 RATING

WFD was notified by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) that the department has earned the status of an ISO Class I Designation. The change will take place on April 1, 2022.

“This is an outstanding accomplishment for our department and the citizens of Wilmington,” said Interim Chief Steve Mason. “It is a testament of the excellent service WFD provides each and every day and a direct result of the support the department receives from Council, former Chief Martinette’s leadership, former Administrative Services Manager Meredith Mulford’s persistence, and the adoption of a constant improvement business model established through our accreditation efforts.”

The ISO is an independent, for-profit organization that scores fire departments on how they are doing against industry standards to determine property insurance costs.

An ISO fire rating is a score provided to fire departments and insurance companies by the ISO. The score reflects how prepared a community and area is for fires. There are many factors that contribute to an area's score like water supply (managed by ), station distribution, training, number of personnel per apparatus, community risk reduction, and more.

After analyzing the data, the ISO assigns a Public Protection Classification (PPC) on a scale from 1 to 10. The higher the ISO fire protection class (with Class 1 being the best), the “better” the department – at least in the eyes of the ISO. A good ISO fire rating demonstrates a commitment to excellence as verified by a third-party review.

According to ISO, only 338 of the nearly 30,000 fire departments in the United States have earned this prestigious recognition. The Wilmington Fire Department is also an accredited organization through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Their website lists only 113 organizations worldwide that are both an accredited agency and an ISO Class 1 Department.

COMING SOON... Is it in you?

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Boy badly burned attempting TikTok challenge Fire officials say parents need to know these TikTok challenges exist and warn their kids about the dangers.

Today the Wilmington Fire Department added 20 new firefighters to our family. Congrats on all your hard work, Recruit Class 2021!

Pictures from the ceremony will be posted at a later date.

A picture from Friday’s tour of Marine 1 with Fire Chief Martinette, Rep. Ted Davis, Jr., Secretary Boyette from North Carolina Department of Transportation, Executive Director of North Carolina Ports Brian Clark, Captain Baer from the U.S. Coast Guard, and Captain of Marine 1, Mike Browning. Check out those beautiful blue skies we had!

CONGRATS: A big congrats to our very own Captain Darone McDowell on his retirement. Capt McDowell proudly served the and the department for 30 years. He will surely be missed by all! Congrats on your retirement, sir!

Happy 123rd birthday to the Wilmington, NC Fire Department! Although the Wilmington Hook and Ladder Company was organized in 1846, the city's full-time paid fire department was formed on this day in 1897. We're grateful for all you do to keep us safe! 🎂🎈🚒

Our hearts are broken as we learn today of the loss of one of our fellow brothers to su***de. He battled his demons for years and tried to reach out when he needed help, but his equation was just so complicated for him to solve alone.

Sometimes it’s hard when you’re standing right in front of equation to see the solution.

But, know, healing happens. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the solution, but a solution is there.

You just have to keep fighting.

When the demons become overwhelming, make a promise to yourself to reach out and ask for help!

Know that a suicidal crisis although intense, is often short lived. You just have to make it through the intensity.

Create a Crisis Card for those times.

Use your Crisis Card:

1. Su***de Prevention lifeline 1-800-273-TALK

2. Three friends you can count on

3. 3 pleasurable activities (gardening, exercise, journaling)

4. A breathing exercise
(Navy seals breathing, Calm , or Headspace )

Lastly,

It’s ok to not be ok! Life is struggle and you are not alone.

Love Dena

November Fire Engineering magazine editorial cartoon: Bad Math!

No matter how you calculate it, it doesn't add up.

STAY FIRED UP, and know you matter!

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: On October 25, 1941, Lt Emmitt Williamson returned to Station 4 after a call when he stepped off the truck & collapsed to the floor, suffering a fatal heart attack. He served WFD for more than 20 years & is buried at Bellevue Cemetery.

Wilmington Fire Department holds forum to address social issues - WWAY TV Over the past several months, social issues have become an important topic of discussion around the country.

Interesting history lesson