Fuquay Fire Buffs

04/30/2026

🚨 LIGHTS & SIRENS IN ACTION 🚨

Here’s a video of Apex Fire Department Rescue 33 responding to assist on a medical call.

🚑 Incident Details:
• Assisting Cary Fire Department Engine 4
• Working alongside Wake County EMS EMS 51
• Medical emergency response

Strong inter-agency teamwork on display as units moved quickly to support patient care.

🎥 Video submitted by Fire Buff Sam Overfelt

04/29/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – NATURAL GAS LEAK 🚨

Location: Raleigh St / Hwy 55, Angier (Harnett County)
Date/Time: April 29, 2026 | 3:09 PM

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INCIDENT BREAKDOWN

Alarm Level: Traffic Alert

The Call:
Units are on scene of a natural gas leak in the area of Raleigh Street and Hwy 55 in Angier.

Fireground Operations:
Angier Fire Department and law enforcement are actively working the scene. The incident is expected to last for an extended period.

Impact:
• Significant traffic delays
• Possible road closures
• Extended on-scene operations

Response:
Motorists are advised to:
• Avoid the area if possible
• Seek alternate routes
• Expect delays

Context:
Natural gas leaks require careful mitigation and safety precautions, often leading to prolonged road closures and traffic disruptions.

Thank you Sam Overfelt

04/26/2026

Wake County Medic 24 Response

Wake County Medic 24 was observed running southbound on N Main St in Fuquay, responding to a reported medical emergency in Holly Springs.

Notably, the unit’s siren produced some unusual tones as it approached an intersection—possibly cycling through patterns or experiencing a brief irregularity.

As always, please yield to emergency vehicles and stay alert when units are operating in traffic.

📅 04/26/2026

04/26/2026

04/25/2026

🚨 WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE – 2ND ALARM 🚨

📍 103 Ethans Glen Ct, Cary (Wake County)
📅 Dispatch Date: April 25, 2026
⏰ Dispatch Time: 12:24 AM

Incident Details

* Heavy fire showing from a 2-story residential structure
* Fire on the Charlie side extending into the attic
* Fire through the roof reported
* Ladder 5 made entry for fire attack
* Engine 2 completed primary search (Division 2)
* Additional line deployed inside
* Ladder 22 assigned to roof operations
* Battalion 4 Command established
* Battalion 3 assigned Safety
* Engine 23 assisting with search

Operations Update

* 2nd alarm transmitted
* Good knock reported on Division 2
* Primary searches (Divisions 1 & 2) complete
* 2.5” line in operation
* Fire reported under control

EMS

* 2 patients reported

⚠️ This is a developing incident — updates will follow as more information becomes available.

Credit: Fire Buffs, and Triangle Fire Scanner Group

04/21/2026

🔴 WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE

📍 9833 Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
📅 April 20, 2026 - 5:54PM

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🔵 INCIDENT DETAILS

Single-story, single-wide residence with smoke and fire venting from the roof on arrival.

Fire was located in the attic space between the ceiling and roof.

Crews deployed a 250’ attack line with a smooth bore nozzle through the front door for fire suppression.

A ladder company conducted primary search and ceiling pull, allowing hose streams to access and extinguish the attic fire.

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🔵 OPERATIONS

* Interior attack initiated through front door
* Smooth bore used for attic fire knockdown
* Ceiling pulled for full fire access
* Primary search completed by ladder company

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🔵 RUN CARD

Units On Scene:

* WC1
* AFL34
* CFBAT1
* CFE6
* DIST5
* HSBAT1
* HSE1
* HSE2
* HSL14
* HSL255
* MEDIC50
* MEDIC59

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⚠️ NOTES

Fire contained to attic space. No additional extension reported.

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📡 CREDIT

Fire Buffs, and other sources

🎥 Video Credit: JPope537

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🏷️ HASHTAGS

11 likes, 2 comments. "**EARLY ARRIVAL** Holly Springs Residential Structure Fire 4-20-26"

04/18/2026

NC SWIFT WATER, SEARCH & RESCUE, AND HAZMAT TEAMS LEAD THE NATION
Date: April 18, 2026

Leaders from North Carolina’s Swift Water Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, and Hazardous Materials Regional Response Teams recently met in Raleigh at the State Emergency Operations Center for their quarterly leadership meeting.

Discussions focused on policy, procedures, equipment, and training initiatives, ensuring continued readiness across the state.

North Carolina’s specialized response teams continue to serve as a national model, with other states and countries looking to these programs for guidance in developing their own capabilities.

Recognition & Awards:

* Abby Moore – Recipient of the NCEM Director’s Award for her service with Hazmat RRT-6 (Asheville). She has rejoined NC Emergency Management as a program coordinator.
* Chief A.C. Rich – Awarded the Hazmat RRT Technical Advisory Committee Achievement Award for over 20 years of service to state hazmat operations.
* Chief Robert Hand – Also received the Technical Advisory Committee Achievement Award after serving 5 years as Team Leader of RRT-4 (Raleigh). He is stepping down following a promotion within the Raleigh Fire Department.

North Carolina’s Search & Rescue and Hazmat teams remain fully prepared and ready to respond to incidents across the state.



Photo credit: NCEM

04/18/2026

🚨 WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE 🚨

📍 213 Korat Lane – Clayton
🏠 Single-wide mobile home fire

📅 Date: April 18, 2026

🔥 Status: Johnston County Working Fire

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🚒 RUN CARD:
• Clayton S1
• Wilson’s Mills Station 3
• 50-210 (All Call)

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⚠️ Units are operating on scene of a reported fire in a single-wide mobile home.

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🙏 Credit: Harnett County Fire Group

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04/18/2026

04/18/2026

https://youtu.be/Gh4cWElP_n0?si=enc0OV24jstMNPyq

Radio traffic of the Raleigh Fire Department and Wake County EMS at a shooting at Triangle Town Center on April 17, 2026. Audio provided by Broadcastify.

04/17/2026

INCIDENT UPDATE – WAKE COUNTY

Initial alerts to Wake County Fire units indicated a possible active shooter at a local mall.

Further investigation determined this was NOT an active shooter incident.

The situation stemmed from a dispute between a patron and a store clerk inside the mall.

At this time, there is no confirmed active shooter or ongoing threat related to this incident.