Lumberton Firefighters Association-LFA

Come show your support.

It's a great day to work at the City of Lumberton Fire Department. We were recently notified of passing inspection for rescue services in the following areas; Medical Responder, Light Rescue, Water Rescue-Swift Water. This is just the beginning of our vision.

The Fire Department has provided medical services since the 1970's. After the events of Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, the decision was made to increase our standard of cover. Starting in 2017, our personnel have continuously trained and become certified in Technical Rescue, Water Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, and Wilderness Rescue.

The administration has procured funding through the operational budget over many years and with the assistance of multiple grants from various donors. Our desire is to be able to respond to any emergency within the city limits (or where called) and affect a positive outcome whether its fire, medical or rescue services.

The primary mission of the Lumberton Fire Department is to provide a range of programs designed to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants of the City of Lumberton from the adverse effects of fire, sudden medical emergencies or to exposure to dangerous conditions created by either man or nature.

LFA wishes to extend its condolences to the family and the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office in the passing of Detective Patrick Locklear. Detective Locklear had been battling Cancer for the last two and half years but continued to serve his county until the end. Please continue to keep Detective Locklear’s family and friends in your prayers in the days ahead.

Congratulations Chief Brian Nelson on your retirement. Thank you for your service and dedication.

After 30 years of service, the last 20 being with the City of Lumberton Fire Department, Battalion Chief Brian Nelson signed off this morning for the final time.

Chief Nelson served the citizens of the City of Lumberton the last 20 years, constantly striving to help improve the department. He invested time into his officers and firefighters, helping mold many into the leadership of the department today. Chief Nelson believed an untrained firefighter was a dangerous firefighter and continuously pushed the men and women under his command to be the best. Motto of the shift? “Failure isn’t an option.” Chief Nelson was instrumental in helping improve the rescue services at Lumberton Fire also.

Congratulations Chief Nelson on your well deserved retirement. God speed brother.

The City of Lumberton Fire Department is currently hiring to fill vacancies. Recently City Council approved additional performance based incentives for Technical Rescuer with 2 specialties (5%), Fire Investigation Technician (5%), Certified Fire Investigator (5%), Fire Inspector 1, 2, 3 (2.5% for each).

Application will be taken from now until all positions are filled. The application can be completed and dropped at Central Fire Station at 600 N Cedar St. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 910-671-3860 or 910-671-3861.

The application can be found at https://lumbertonnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/745/Fire-Fighter-Application

Congratulations Captain Johnson on your retirement. Thank you for your service and dedication to LFD and the City of Lumberton.

Congratulations Captain Johnson on your retirement. Thank you for your dedication to the Fire Department, the City of Lumberton and the citizens.

This morning at 0800 hrs, Captain Jaerome Johnson completed his last shift as a Fire Captain with the City of Lumberton Fire Department. Captain Johnson (aka JJ) served the citizens of the city of Lumberton for 28 years. Anyone that worked with him knew he was about serving others. If you needed a shirt, he’d give you one of his. He always looked out for his guys.

Congratulations Captain on your retirement. We thank you for your service and wish the best in retirement.

LFA extends its condolences to the family and friends of Firefighter Cameron Hunt. Our thoughts and prayers are also with Fairmont Rural Fire Department during this difficult time.

We still have some of these challenge coins available for sale at $10 each.

The LFA is currently selling raffle tickets for this Navy Yeti Tundra 65 for $5.

Drawing will be held Sunday February 12,2023 at the Southeast Fire Rescue Expo held at RCC.

We apologize but this year we will only be able to accept Cash, check or money order.

Congratulations Captain Chavis on your promotion.

The City of Lumberton Fire Department would like to announce the promotion of Lt Clayton Chavis to the rank of Captain. Captain Chavis is a certified Firefighter, Fire Officer, EMT, Driver Operator Aerials and Pumps and Technical Rescuer with Ropes, Vehicle and Swift Water specialties. Captain Chavis will be the Officer on Engine 1 working on Battalion 2.

Keep pushing forward sir.

Agility Test scheduled for February 25th (a Saturday) at Robeson Community College. If you have not submitted an application, the application can be found online at https://lumbertonnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/745/Fire-Fighter-Application

The application can either be dropped off at City Hall, or emailed to us at [email protected]. We are looking at increasing our hiring pool. We have several vacancies coming up within this next year due to retirement. Reminder; Applications are good for one year. If you are not sure if your application is still good, contact 9106713800 (ask for Human Resources). The absolute deadline for applying for this agility test is February 3rd at 5pm.

Thank you for your service.

Congratulations to Kenneth Hunt and Donovan Branch their names were pulled during week one (last week) for being a fair share giver to United Way.

Congratulations to Curtis Michaud his name was pulled today for being a fair share giver to United Way.

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B2 sporting the pink.

Battalion 1 sporting the pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

If you are interested in participating or you would like to make a donation, please contact Lakisha Locklear at Fifth Avenue Salon and Spa.

If you are in the area of 150 Jackson Court (intersection of Fayetteville Rd and Jackson Court) you may notice a heavy fire department presence over the next several days. The motel (Super 8) has been slated for demolition and the owners have granted City of Lumberton Fire Department the opportunity for some hands-on training. We will be on site during the evenings from 630-1030 each night. You will hear saws running, ladders being thrown, and good basic firemanship being practiced. The building is slated for demolition starting Next week.

We are hiring? Do you have what it takes? Applications can be completed online at http://www.ci.lumberton.nc.us/DocumentCenter/View/668/Fire-Fighter-Application

Save the date for RCC's Outdoor Career Fair & Resource Event!

The fair will be held April 26, 2022 from 10am - 1pm only at Robeson Community College!