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29 May

Randolph County volunteer fire departments receive more than $42K in grants

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The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Fund, also known as Fire Grant, earlier this month. Three departments in Randolph County received more than $42,000 between them. Farmer Fire was awarded $19,984, New Hope Fire received $11,619 and Ramseur Fire received $10,571. The money will go toward new equipment and must be paired with matching funds. "Fire and rescue organizations protect our communities large and small across North Carolina, but sometimes their budgets don't grow with their responsibilities," Brian Taylor, State Fire Marshal, said in the announcement. "Our emergency service…

11 Oct

Urgent call for volunteer firefighters in NC amid significant shortage

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A vital recruitment campaign is currently in progress in North Carolina, aiming to address the significant shortage of volunteer firefighters across the state, with a particular focus on departments and associations in Randolph County. The recruitment drive aligns with Fire Prevention Month in October, specifically Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 8-14. This year’s focus is on cooking safety, which is responsible for 51% of all home fires. Fire departments are committed to educating their communities about the importance of fire safety and prevention. New recruits are urgently needed as North Carolina has lost 4,963 volunteer firefighters since 2020. Given that…