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Orange Rural Fire Department

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Welcome to the Official Website for the Orange Rural Fire Department

The Mission of the Orange Rural Fire Department is to safely and efficiently mitigate Fire, EMS and Rescue emergencies by providing public education, prevention and emergency response

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No Caption Tonight, at the Last Friday event in downtown Hillsborough, we will be collecting donations for the Orange Grove Fire Department Chief Ricky Baker's Bucket Brigade Benefit

Orange Rural Fire Department, July 26

If you would like to contribute, please visit Station 1 at 206 S. Churton Street between 5 and 8 PM.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our department and the Orange County community.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Passing of Retired Captain John Shultz

Orange Rural Fire Department, July 21

Our thoughts and prayers for peace and healing go out to the families of John Schultz, Retired Captain at Mebane Fire who was tragically killed earlier this week. In the darkest hours of our department’s life, Captain Schultz showed up and reminded us that we are surrounded by family. A great man, great fire officer gone too soon. Rest easy Captain Schultz.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Chamber Publishes History of Downtown

Orange Rural Fire Department, July 16

If you live in Hillsborough, are from Hillsborough or are interested in local history, you owe it to yourself to go to: https://www.churtonstreet.org/
The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce and Orange County Historical Museum are doing amazing work researching the history of Hillsborough and the business' on Churton Street!
From your local fire department, thank you Hillsborough/Orange ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Bucket Brigade for Chief Baker

Member Jeff Cabe, July 11

The Fire Chief at Orange Grove Fire Department and his wife have both been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing treatment. Chief Baker comes from several generations of emergency responders here in Orange County and needs our help.
The Sherriff has set up an account and started a fund raising effort to help Chief Baker and his wife with the medical expenses of the treatments and medical needs.
We ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Lonnie Circle Structure Fire 8 July 2024

Orange Rural Fire Department, July 08

At 0741, Orange Rural Fire was dispatched to 2308 Lonnie Circle for a report of smoke coming from a residence. Engine 234 arrived on scene to find a working fire at the location. A quick fire attack was started and a search for occupants was completed. The fire was quickly extinguished and is under investigation by the Orange County Fire Marshal’s Office and NC State Bureau of Investigation.

Units: ... (Full Story & Photos)

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