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Our thoughts and prayers are with @durhamcityfire, the family & friends of the firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice, & the two firefighters who were injured at a residential fire early this morning. We stand with our brothers & sisters in Durham during this difficult time.
The eastbound lane of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is shut down following an accident. Please find alternate route.
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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
Emergency crews are on the scene of a gas leak in the 1400 block of Castle Hayne Road at McRae Street. Please seek an alternate route.
@WilmingtonFD
Come out to support WFD in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on August 20! Link to sign up --> redcrossblood.org/give.html/…
It’s not all sunshine and rainbows… but it is one of the best jobs in the world. Ready to answer the call? ☀️🚒 #JoinWFD
HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT: Interested in becoming a firefighter with the WFD? Successful completion of the JPAT is required to apply for the current firefighter recruit position.
Upcoming JPAT Dates:
July 7, 2026 – Check-in: 5:45 PM–6:00 PM
July 18, 2026 – Check-in: 7:45 AM–8:00 AM
See or smell smoke this morning? Here's a quick update from our partners at NHC EM.
Emergency crews are currently monitoring a woods fire in the area that is producing a significant amount of visible smoke. The fire is under control, and there is no immediate threat to the public at this time. Residents may notice smoke lingering throughout the area.
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Just a friendly reminder 👋
Join the @WilmingtonFD tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Station Nine (1201 Military Cutoff Road) for a free car seat check.
Certified safety technicians will be there to help ensure your little riders are buckled up correctly.
The Future Firefighters Academy met this week for a meal w firefighters & a hands-on training exercise. The program is a continuation of the popular Junior Fire Academy, which is offered for a week in the summer. This month, students worked on hooking up fire hose to the hydrant.
Input needed! Check out this survey about safe streets in Wilmington --> surveymonkey.com/r/wmposs4as…
A HUGE congratulations to our recent promotions on C Shift! We couldn’t be more proud of all your hard work and dedication to the WFD! Congrats, Lt. Nick Shepard, Lt. Frank Shultz, Engineer Chris Robinson, and Engineer Robby Gausman! 🎉
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Shoutout to the graduates of @WilmingtonFD's most recent Future Firefighters Academy! 🔥🚒
These high schoolers spent 2025 learning hands-on skills our firefighters use every day to protect the community — from hydrants to ladders and search drills.
Well done, everyone👏👏
ICYMI: @wectnews has some tips for you about how to keep your family safe this holiday! --> wect.com/2025/12/22/first-re…
