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10/29/2025

10/29/2025

🚨 Wake County EMS Changing How They Use Lights & Sirens 🚨

Wake County EMS is planning a major shift in how emergency calls are handled. Right now, about 80% of 911 calls get a lights-and-sirens response — but under a new plan, that number could drop to around 20%.

The goal is to reduce crashes and keep EMS crews safer, since there have already been 21 accidents this year involving emergency responses. But the trade-off? Some non-life-threatening calls could see response times stretch up to an hour.

County leaders are still reviewing the plan, and it may not fully roll out until 2026.

Full story via ABC 11:
🔗 https://abc11.com/post/emergency-nc-ems-lights-sirens-use-reduced-effort-increase-response-times-low-acuity-calls-wake-county/18078143

What do you think — should EMS reduce lights and sirens to make the roads safer, even if it means longer wait times? 🚑💭

According to Wake County, EMS has had 21 accidents when responding with lights and sirens since January of this year.

10/28/2025

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10/28/2025

🚨 LOCAL HERO IN RECOVERY – RALEIGH FIREFIGHTER INJURED ON SECOND JOB 🚨

Our prayers and full support go out to Raleigh Firefighter Michael Rhodes, who was struck by a hit-and-run driver while working his second job with a tree service.

Michael was reaching for a branch when a vehicle went around stopped traffic and hit him. He doesn’t remember the impact — only waking up surrounded by first responders. Thanks to his helmet, his life was spared. 🙏

He’s now facing a long road to recovery but says he’s “blessed to be where I am.”
A $3,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the driver, who was operating a Chrysler 200 with passenger-side damage and a missing mirror.

Let’s rally around Michael and his family like the brotherhood and sisterhood we are. 💪❤️

If you have any info that could help investigators, please contact local authorities or Crime Stoppers.

The Raleigh firefighter was working his second job for a tree-cutting service when a driver hit him and kept going.

10/21/2025

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Raleigh, NC - Brand New Engine 13 Responding to a Medical Call in Downtown RaleighThis is the first video of Brand New Raleigh Engine 13 Responding. New Eng...

10/21/2025

Congratulations Logan!!

Please join us in congratulating Logan Baker on his promotion to Senior Firefighter! Logan officially stepped into his new role on Sunday, October 5, 2025, and we are excited to see all he accomplishes in the future.

Logan joined our department in September of 2021 and quickly became a valuable asset to our team. He consistently demonstrates hard work, dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to serving our community.

Division Chiefs Justin Riewestahl and Jerry Crocker presented Logan with his new helmet shield on Monday, October 20, 2025.

10/21/2025

WORKING FIRE – Residential Structure
📍 1812 Southgate Dr, Raleigh (Wake County)
🕓 October 21, 2025 | 4:27 PM

Initial Dispatch: Reported residential fire with heavy involvement.
On Arrival: 1-story wood-frame home approximately 75% involved.

Operations:
• Battalion 2 – Command
• Engine 1 laid supply line; E1 & E13 fire attack
• Ladder 1 assigned to search
• Transitional attack with deck gun in use
• Propane tanks involved
• Exposure protection to the delta side
• Structure evacuated / PAR check completed
• TAC 34 assigned to medical

🔥 Fully involved upon arrival — heavy fire conditions throughout.

Thank you and Raleigh Wake Scanner

10/19/2025

Working fire earlier this week with Fuquay-Varina Fire and Fairview Fire Departments. Garner Fire-Rescue units L-5,Eng 2 and Batt 2 responded and provided vertical ventilation, overhaul and a secondary search, while Batt 2 assisted with command and accountability.
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10/19/2025

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North Carolina Forest Service bulldozer deploying behind Interstate 540 in north Raleigh, after a series of multiple fire departments fought a series of brus...

10/18/2025

https://abc11.com/post/raleigh-traffic-lanes-540-closed-due-multiple-brush-fires/18034231/

There is no estimated time for the lanes to be reopened.

10/18/2025

10/18/2025

🔥 Multiple Brush Fires Along NC 540 – Possible Arson Connection (Raleigh/NW Wake)

Multiple agencies responded this afternoon to a series of brush fires along NC 540 between Leesville and Glenwood. Early reports suggested possible arson or smoke bombs thrown from a vehicle, potentially linked to nearby protest activity.

Incident Summary:

Fires broke out along NC 540 near Leesville, Glenwood, and Capital Blvd.

Command post established on the Leesville Rd bridge over 540.

Units faced water supply challenges; tankers from Western Wake, Wake Forest, and New Hope were called.

Task forces organized under OPS 2, 4, 7, and 12. Raleigh’s TF worked the Gresham Lake/Capital area; OPS 12 used for staging.

Multiple small fires within a one-mile range; structures threatened near Ray Rd and Selkirk Dr.

NC Forestry and Raleigh Fire Chief (Car 1) responded. Drones and aircraft were briefly grounded; a plane later launched for aerial assessment.

540 westbound closures began at Falls of Neuse for rolling extinguishment operations.

Water points established behind Kohl’s at Brier Creek and at Falls Valley.

All reported fires have units on scene; most are contained or in mop-up with hotspot patrols continuing. Investigation ongoing into cause and connection to reported protest activity.