The fire department annual open house will be Saturday June 13th from 9am to 5 pm. Bring the family out to Fire Station 1 in downtown Hillsborough to see the equipment, talk with some amazing fire and EMS folks and see what a day in the life of a professional firefighter looks like. We'll have fire trucks, an ambulance and many other pieces of equipment on display. Adults can brush up on their skills ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Orange Rural Fire Department will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday June 16th starting at 630pm in Fire Station 1.

Fire Station 1 is located at:
206 S. Churton Street
Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Limited parking is available next to the fire station with additional parking available in the Eno River Parking Deck.
All property owners of the Central Orange Fire District are urged to attend the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 23:10, Station 4 - C Shift responded to a working tractor-trailer fire on I-40 West at mile marker 260 involving a FedEx Ground trailer.

Units arrived to find heavy smoke and fire conditions on the trailer. Station 1 also responded and crews worked quickly to establish a water supply and knock down the fire, with mutual aid support from New Hope Fire Department. Multiple hose lines were deployed ... (Full Story & Photos)

With forecasts indicating the likelihood of sleet, freezing rain, and ice accumulation, now is an important time to prepare for potential power outages.

Anyone who relies on electric vehicles should ensure they are fully charged before ice accumulation begins.

If significant or long-term power outages occur in areas where internet or cell system infrastructure is located, most internet and cell ... (Full Story & Photos)

Multiple news and weather sources are indicating that our area will experience some form of winter storm this coming weekend. While the specific type and amount of precipitation may vary, the cold temperatures will present their own set of challenges for residents to address.

This is an ideal time to prepare for the expected winter weather.

For local guidance on preparing for and recovering from ... (Full Story & Photos)