Each year, members of the department vote to recognize one member for their efforts and contributions to the organization. Termed "Firefighter of the Year," the recognition seeks to distinguish one member from the department that consistantly goes above and beyond the call of duty to keep the department advancing forward.
It is my pleasure to recognize Assistant Chief Jonathan Capps as the 2025 "Firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Annual Hog Day Barbecue festival is this weekend in downtown Hillsborough. The event starts with a concert from 6-10 on Friday night. The concert and barbecue cooking is in the area between East Margarette Lane and the Eno River.
The fun continues starting at 10 am Saturday with all-day concerts, food and craft vendors, and some of the best pork barbecue you can find.

Anyone wishing to attend ... (Full Story & Photos)

Remembering "Stan"

This day in 2018 started as usual around the fire station, but ended horribly. What started out as a mutual aid request for rope rescue would end with the loss of one of the greatest people to ever join our department.
In the days, weeks, and months that followed, we cried, searched for why, met many amazing humans, witnessed the support of our amazing town and communities, remembered ... (Full Story & Photos)

TS Chantal brought heavy rains and winds to the district on the evening of July 6th. Many fire departments in the county responded to multiple trees down, flooded vehicles, people trapped by flood waters, downed powerlines and power lines on fire.
In a period of approximately two hours, our personnel handled multiple water rescues, two downed trees, several flooded streets reports and several power ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please come by our main station on Friday June 27th between 1pm and 5pm to support the American Red Cross and give the gift of life.
According to the American Red Cross, every 2 seconds in the United States, someone needs blood or platelets. Approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day.
A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood.
Your single donation ... (Full Story & Photos)