News Flash

2021 Scholarship Recipients

The Fuquay-Varina Fire Department Local Relief Fund Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of their annual scholarship program.

Employee Spotlight

Nicholas Holeman’s firefighting career began in January of 2019 when he joined Buies Creek Volunteer Fire Department.  He attended classes at Johnston Community College and weekend schools all over the state to obtain his fire and EMS certificati...

Babysitter Fire Safety Tips

Before the parents leave

• Write down the complete address and phone number of the place where you are babysitting and phone numbers for:
  • Fire, Police, Ambulance & Emergency Services - often one number - 9-1-1.
  • Where the parents can be reached.
  • Neighbor(s)....

Apartment Fire Safety

Within minutes, small flames can spread and grow into a deadly fire. To prepare for a fire, you should think about how you would get out of the building long before the alarm sounds. Know the fire safety features where you live.

Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

Statistics 

Each year:

• There are approximately 700 home fires involving people with physical disabilities.
• There are approximately 1,700 home fires involving people with mental disabilities.
• Kitchens and cooking areas are the primary areas where thes...

School Bus Safety

Students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when taking a bus instead of going by car. With buses being the most regulated vehicles on the road, they’re designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries.