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 RFD Fire Stations Offer Safe Haven for Youth in Need
The Raleigh Fire Department is helping the community in a less visible way. The department’s 28 fire stations serve as dedicated Safe Place sites for young people who are having problems at home, experiencing abuse or neglect, being bullied or who just need to talk to someone. When youth visit the local fire station seeking assistance, firefighters attempt to comfort them and contact a Safe Place volunteer.
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 RFD Service in Spotlight: Chaplain Always Present for Others
Serving as the Raleigh Fire Department’s first official chaplain involves much more than performing religious duties. “It’s really about being present for our brothers and sisters,” explains Chaplain Jeff Neal. “I offer peer support and help with stress management and PTSD. In general, most of my time is spent on mental health."
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 Ask the Fire Chief
Fire Chief Herbert Griffin answers your questions about fire service. Just ask! For this edition, he talks about the lessons learned during Hurricane Harvey. At the time, Griffin served in Houston, which was heavily impacted by Harvey. Hurricane season begins June 1.
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 By the Numbers: Q1 2022 Fire Statistics
Thanks to statistics, we know to focus our fire and life safety education efforts on the areas of the City that show a need at any given time. Learn what the top causes of fires in Raleigh were during the first quarter of 2022.
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 That Smells Great! Grilling Safety Tips
Warm weather is back and that means cooking on your grill! RFD wants you to stay safe this summer while using your grill. Whether you are a grilling veteran or you just purchased your first grill, we offer you handy fire safety tips.
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Get Ready, Raleigh - Hurricane Season Starts June 1
Hurricanes are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. On average, 12 tropical storms, six of which become hurricanes, form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season. It runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 each year.
Looking Back: Riding Open-Cab Fire Trucks
Did you know that Raleigh firefighters used to ride "open-cab" apparatus? These were fire trucks without roofs. As the story goes, that made it easier for company officers to spot overhead hazards as they arrived at fires and directed the position of their apparatus. RFD historian Mike Legeros covers historical tidbits and incidents in this new "Looking Back" series.
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