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Electric Portable Space Heater Safety

Heater Checklist ?

• Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory.

• Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including people.

• Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protecti...

Pink Hydrants in Support of Breast Cancer

This October, the Fuquay-Varina Fire Department is taking part in the Pink Hydrant Challenge and painting it pink! The department is painting fire hydrants around downtown to help raise awareness of breast cancer in the community. 

We encourage su...

Coloring Contest

Elementary schools, within the response district, will receive coloring sheets that will be shared with students, in grades K - 4, during the month of October. Students will have until November 1^st to submit a coloring page for contest entry. All submissi...

National Fire Prevention Week

Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? What does it all mean? Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family! Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the smoke and carbon monoxide al...

Employee Spotlight

Jeremy Packard joined the fire service because he always knew he wanted to help people.  He had previously worked for non-profit organizations but wanted to help people in a more physical way. Jeremy joined the City of Durham Fire Department in A...