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Winston-Salem, NC
Joined April 2016
🔥🏈 Are you Super Bowl ready? Remember, whether you're grilling or cheering, safety comes first! Keep your fire extinguishers handy, avoid distractions while cooking and don't forget—no fires during halftime! Stay safe, enjoy the game. SuperBowlSafety #FireSafety
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INCIDENT ALERT - Crews are on the scene of a residential fire in the 1300 block of Oak Grove St. Cause of fire is unattended cooking. The fire was contained to the kitchen. No injuries reported. Three persons displaced.
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Huge thanks to Fulps Towing and Recovery for their outstanding effort today in successfully relocating the 1955 Seagrave to its new home. We also want to express our gratitude to the the Patton family for generously donating this incredible piece of our history.
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Prevent burns with these hot tips! 🔥 🚸 Teach children that hot things burn. ☕ Don’t hold kiddos while cooking/drinking hot liquid/carrying hot items. 3️⃣ Keep kids at least 3 feet from stoves, grills, campfires, fire pits and fireplaces. #BurnAwareness
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It’s National Burn Awareness Week (Feb 2-8)! Small safety measures can make a big difference in preventing burns at home: ✅ Set water heater <120°F ✅ Store flammables away from heat & fire ✅ Extinguish candles before bed
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Burn Awareness Week Tip 🕯️ #DYK 21% of candle-related home fires happen when candles are left unattended, discarded, or misused? 🔥 This Burn Awareness Week, always blow out your candles before leaving the room! #BurnAwarenessWeek #CandleSafety #WSFire
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Looking back on January 2025, our team responded to 3,317 calls for service. Grateful for the hard work and dedication of all our first responders in keeping the community safe. 🚒 #WSFire
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Looks like Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow! That means six more weeks of winter.🐾❄️ #GroundhogDay #WinterIsNotDone #WSFire
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Honoring NC’s First Black Fire Chief July 21, 1980, Lester E. Ervin made history as the first Black Fire Chief in N.C. Chief Ervin, was one of the original eight firefighters hired in 1951, & played a key role in establishing the city's first integrated firehouse. #BlackHistory
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Battalion One Platoon Two members working together on defensive and offensive fire operations. Staying ready! #WSFire
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🚨Hazmat Training Complete! 🚨 WSFD HM-1, KFR, and GFD RRT-5 wrapped up three days of important Hazardous Materials Regional Response Training! This training focused on strengthening regional collaboration to ensure a swift response to hazardous materials emergencies.
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CANDLE WITH CARE! 🕯️ * Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. * Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep. * Keep matches and lighters up high and out of children’s reach, in a locked cabinet.
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Assist. Accred. Mgr. D. Emery joined Battalion Chiefs J. Shaw, J. Compton, and D. Teal as they traded the fire ground for the newsroom this week! 🚒🎤 Watch out, world—PIO training is underway, and we might have the next big news anchor on our hands! #PIOTraining
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Distractions while cooking are dangerous! Unattended or forgotten cooking is a leading cause of fire. Keep an eye on what you fry! 🍳🔥 Be alert and aware
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INCIDENT ALERT - Crews are on the scene of a motor vehicle incident at Summit Square Blvd / University Parkway. Use caution if in the area. Northbound lane is closed at this time. Use GPS for alternate routes. #WSFire
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INCIDENT ALERT - Crews are on the scene of a commercial structure fire in the 400 block of W. Fourth St. One person injured and transported for medical care. #WSFire
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