At 1412 hours Sunday, C-Shift was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 313 Mareen Drive just south of Hillsborough. Engine 231 arrived on scene and reported finding a single wide mobile home about 50% involved in fire. Engine 232 layed a supply line from the hydrant and assisted with primary search and fire attack. An aggressive interior fire attack quickly brought the fire under control. A ... (Full Story & Photos)

On August 13, 2018 we responded to a Trench Rescue call in Efland. After returning to the station and placing the equipment back in service, our personnel found Assistant Chief Jeff Holden unresponsive. His friends and coworkers worked tirelessly to try and revive him. Chief Holden died in the Line of Duty after leading the rescue in Efland. Not a day goes by that we don't see the impacts he had ... (Full Story)

At 18:12 hours this evening, B-Shift responded to a reported structure fire with multiple animals trapped. After, Orange County 911 received a radio call from an Orange County Sheriff's Deputy reporting the fire, Orange Rural, Eno, Efland and New Hope Fire Departmetns were dispatched to the scene. Initial reports from the Deputy Sherriff were smoke and flames visible from the residence.
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Saturday, June 11th marks the 54th year since the official organization of Orange Rural Fire Department. The firefighters are celebrating by holding an "open house" from 9a-3p at the main fire station in downtown Hillsborough.
Events for the day will include equipment displays and demonstrations, a firefighter game for children and a food truck. Firefighters will be on hand to answer questions and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Orange Rural Fire Department staff participated in three days of Trench Rescue Drills to sharpen their skills and build on the teamwork needed to handle a Trench Rescue response.
As part of the Orange County Special Operations Team, our personnel responded to three seperate simulated trench collapse scenarios. The drills were hosted by Carrboro Fire and Rescue and were held in the Orange Grove Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)